Studio Rent · July 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Baker, LA

$1,010/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Baker, Louisiana as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,194 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,010
July 2026
vs city overall
-15%
$1,194 city median
vs national
-22%
$1,290 US median
Louisiana rank
#25
of 43 cities

Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$40,400
Monthly gross
$3,367
Hourly (full-time)
$19.42

Rent by apartment size in Baker

Compare Baker's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,010
1-Bedroom
$1,030
2-Bedroom
$1,160
3-Bedroom
$1,450
4+ Bedroom
$1,920

Cheapest cities for a studio in Louisiana

#CityStudio rent
1Pineville$680
2Monroe$700
3New Iberia$710
4Deridder$720
5Ruston$720
6Leesville$740
7Broussard$750
8Alexandria$770
9Lafayette$776
10Thibodaux$780
11Shreveport$785
12Sulphur$790
13West Monroe$820
14Houma$830
15Bossier City$843

Most expensive cities for a studio in Louisiana

#CityStudio rent
1Elmwood$1,636
2Belle Chasse$1,450
3River Ridge$1,330
4Gonzales$1,300
5Mandeville$1,245
6Covington$1,220
7Prairieville$1,200
8Zachary$1,180
9New Orleans$1,142
10Denham Springs$1,140
11Baton Rouge$1,135
12Slidell$1,117
13Destrehan$1,090
14Harvey$1,080
15Westwego$1,060

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Baker.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Baker
Zachary, LA4.8 mi$1,180+$170 (+17%)
Baton Rouge, LA12.2 mi$1,135+$125 (+12%)
Denham Springs, LA16.7 mi$1,140+$130 (+13%)
Prairieville, LA23.2 mi$1,200+$190 (+19%)
Gonzales, LA28.9 mi$1,300+$290 (+29%)
Hammond, LA45.6 mi$1,000$-10 (-1%)
Ponchatoula, LA55.3 mi$940$-70 (-7%)
La Place, LA56.2 mi$1,050+$40 (+4%)
Thibodaux, LA59.7 mi$780$-230 (-23%)
Broussard, LA63.4 mi$750$-260 (-26%)
Destrehan, LA67.6 mi$1,090+$80 (+8%)
Covington, LA67.6 mi$1,220+$210 (+21%)

Studio rent in Baker — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Baker?

As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Baker, Louisiana is $1,010 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,194.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Baker?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.

Is Baker expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Baker's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Baker rank for studio rent in Louisiana?

Among the 43 cities in Louisiana with studio data, Baker ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Baker?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hammond ($1,000), Ponchatoula ($940), Thibodaux ($780).

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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.