Studio Apartment Rent in Baton Rouge, LA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,383 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Baton Rouge
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.
Rent by apartment size in Baton Rouge
Compare Baton Rouge's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville | $680 |
| 2 | Monroe | $700 |
| 3 | New Iberia | $710 |
| 4 | Deridder | $720 |
| 5 | Ruston | $720 |
| 6 | Leesville | $740 |
| 7 | Broussard | $750 |
| 8 | Alexandria | $770 |
| 9 | Lafayette | $776 |
| 10 | Thibodaux | $780 |
| 11 | Shreveport | $785 |
| 12 | Sulphur | $790 |
| 13 | West Monroe | $820 |
| 14 | Houma | $830 |
| 15 | Bossier City | $843 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood | $1,636 |
| 2 | Belle Chasse | $1,450 |
| 3 | River Ridge | $1,330 |
| 4 | Gonzales | $1,300 |
| 5 | Mandeville | $1,245 |
| 6 | Covington | $1,220 |
| 7 | Prairieville | $1,200 |
| 8 | Zachary | $1,180 |
| 9 | New Orleans | $1,142 |
| 10 | Denham Springs | $1,140 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge (this page) | $1,135 |
| 12 | Slidell | $1,117 |
| 13 | Destrehan | $1,090 |
| 14 | Harvey | $1,080 |
| 15 | Westwego | $1,060 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Baton Rouge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker, LA | 12.2 mi | $1,010 | $-125 (-11%) |
| Prairieville, LA | 13.3 mi | $1,200 | +$65 (+6%) |
| Denham Springs, LA | 15.9 mi | $1,140 | +$5 (0%) |
| Zachary, LA | 17 mi | $1,180 | +$45 (+4%) |
| Gonzales, LA | 18 mi | $1,300 | +$165 (+15%) |
| Hammond, LA | 44 mi | $1,000 | $-135 (-12%) |
| Thibodaux, LA | 48.2 mi | $780 | $-355 (-31%) |
| La Place, LA | 49.2 mi | $1,050 | $-85 (-7%) |
| Ponchatoula, LA | 51.4 mi | $940 | $-195 (-17%) |
| Destrehan, LA | 59.2 mi | $1,090 | $-45 (-4%) |
| Broussard, LA | 60.1 mi | $750 | $-385 (-34%) |
| Houma, LA | 61 mi | $830 | $-305 (-27%) |
Studio rent in Baton Rouge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Baton Rouge?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is $1,135 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,383.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Baton Rouge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,400 ($3,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.83/hour at a full-time job.
Is Baton Rouge expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Baton Rouge's studio median of $1,135 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Baton Rouge rank for studio rent in Louisiana?
Among the 43 cities in Louisiana with studio data, Baton Rouge ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Baton Rouge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Baker ($1,010), Hammond ($1,000), Thibodaux ($780).