2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Baker, LA

$1,160/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Baker, Louisiana as of July 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,194 and +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median

$1,160

July 2026

vs city overall

-3%

$1,194 city median

vs national

-30%

$1,655 US median

Louisiana rank

#18

of 46 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Baker

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$46,400

Monthly gross

$3,867

Hourly (full-time)

$22.31

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Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Louisiana

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Monroe	$900
2	Deridder	$940
3	New Iberia	$940
4	Pineville	$950
5	Leesville	$980
6	Ruston	$980
7	Sulphur	$1,040
8	Shreveport	$1,045
9	Broussard	$1,060
10	West Monroe	$1,070
11	Alexandria	$1,085
12	Lafayette	$1,106
13	Bossier City	$1,117
14	Thibodaux	$1,140
15	Westlake	$1,140

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Louisiana

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Belle Chasse	$2,000
2	River Ridge	$1,840
3	Mandeville	$1,720
4	Elmwood	$1,717
5	Covington	$1,680
6	New Orleans	$1,576
7	Slidell	$1,540
8	Destrehan	$1,510
9	Harvey	$1,490
10	Gonzales	$1,490
11	Westwego	$1,460
12	La Place	$1,450
13	Metairie	$1,426
14	Marrero	$1,420
15	Prairieville	$1,380

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Baker.

City	Distance	2-Bedroom rent	vs Baker
Zachary, LA	4.8 mi	$1,360	+$200 (+17%)
Baton Rouge, LA	12.2 mi	$1,306	+$146 (+13%)
Brusly, LA	15.9 mi	$1,268	+$108 (+9%)
Denham Springs, LA	16.7 mi	$1,310	+$150 (+13%)
Prairieville, LA	23.2 mi	$1,380	+$220 (+19%)
Gonzales, LA	28.9 mi	$1,490	+$330 (+28%)
Hammond, LA	45.6 mi	$1,150	$-10 (-1%)
Ponchatoula, LA	55.3 mi	$1,220	+$60 (+5%)
La Place, LA	56.2 mi	$1,450	+$290 (+25%)
Thibodaux, LA	59.7 mi	$1,140	$-20 (-2%)
Broussard, LA	63.4 mi	$1,060	$-100 (-9%)
Destrehan, LA	67.6 mi	$1,510	+$350 (+30%)

2-Bedroom rent in Baker — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Baker?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Baker, Louisiana is $1,160 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,194.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Baker?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.

Is Baker expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Baker's 2-bedroom median of $1,160 is +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Baker rank for 2-bedroom rent in Louisiana?

Among the 46 cities in Louisiana with 2-bedroom data, Baker ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Baker?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Hammond ($1,150), Thibodaux ($1,140), Broussard ($1,060).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Baker, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.