Baton Rouge, LA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,383
1-year change
+6.5%
$84/mo
5-year change
+20.6%
$236/mo
10-year change
+32.3%
$338/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Baton Rouge

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,005/mo0.0%
2016$1,037/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$1,076/mo+3.8%+7.1%
2018$1,081/mo+0.5%+7.6%
2019$1,081/mo0.0%+7.6%
2020$1,080/mo-0.1%+7.5%
2021$1,127/mo+4.4%+12.1%
2022$1,252/mo+11.1%+24.6%
2023$1,259/mo+0.6%+25.3%
2024$1,269/mo+0.8%+26.3%
2025$1,306/mo+2.9%+30.0%
2026$1,343/mo+2.8%+33.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Baton Rouge changed since 2015?

Median rent in Baton Rouge, LA was $986 in 2015-01 and is $1,383 as of 2026-06 — a change of $397 per month over 11 years.

How much has Baton Rouge rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Baton Rouge, LA has changed +20.6% ($236 per month). The current median is $1,383.

What has rent in Baton Rouge done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Baton Rouge, LA has changed +32.3% ($338 per month). It is now $1,383.

Is rent in Baton Rouge going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Baton Rouge, LA has increased +6.5% ($84/mo). Current median: $1,383.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.