Studio Apartment Rent in Elmwood, LA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elmwood, Louisiana as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,714 and +27% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Elmwood
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 Elmwood
Compare Elmwood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville | $680 |
| 2 | Monroe | $700 |
| 3 | Opelousas | $700 |
| 4 | New Iberia | $710 |
| 5 | Deridder | $720 |
| 6 | Ruston | $720 |
| 7 | Leesville | $740 |
| 8 | Broussard | $750 |
| 9 | Alexandria | $770 |
| 10 | Lafayette | $776 |
| 11 | Thibodaux | $780 |
| 12 | Shreveport | $785 |
| 13 | Sulphur | $790 |
| 14 | West Monroe | $820 |
| 15 | Houma | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood (this page) | $1,636 |
| 2 | Belle Chasse | $1,450 |
| 3 | Gonzales | $1,300 |
| 4 | Mandeville | $1,245 |
| 5 | Covington | $1,220 |
| 6 | Prairieville | $1,200 |
| 7 | Zachary | $1,180 |
| 8 | New Orleans | $1,142 |
| 9 | Denham Springs | $1,140 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | $1,135 |
| 11 | Slidell | $1,117 |
| 12 | Destrehan | $1,090 |
| 13 | Harvey | $1,080 |
| 14 | Westwego | $1,060 |
| 15 | La Place | $1,050 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Elmwood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elmwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson, LA | 1.7 mi | $950 | $-686 (-42%) |
| Westwego, LA | 2.9 mi | $1,060 | $-576 (-35%) |
| Metairie, LA | 3.5 mi | $1,034 | $-602 (-37%) |
| Kenner, LA | 6.9 mi | $1,000 | $-636 (-39%) |
| New Orleans, LA | 8.8 mi | $1,142 | $-494 (-30%) |
| Marrero, LA | 9.7 mi | $1,030 | $-606 (-37%) |
| Harvey, LA | 10.2 mi | $1,080 | $-556 (-34%) |
| Gretna, LA | 10.7 mi | $1,000 | $-636 (-39%) |
| Destrehan, LA | 12.5 mi | $1,090 | $-546 (-33%) |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 14.1 mi | $1,450 | $-186 (-11%) |
| Chalmette, LA | 15.5 mi | $920 | $-716 (-44%) |
| La Place, LA | 22.2 mi | $1,050 | $-586 (-36%) |
Studio rent in Elmwood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elmwood?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elmwood, Louisiana is $1,636 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,714.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elmwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,440 ($5,453/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elmwood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elmwood's studio median of $1,636 is +27% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elmwood rank for studio rent in Louisiana?
Among the 43 cities in Louisiana with studio data, Elmwood ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elmwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jefferson ($950), Westwego ($1,060), Metairie ($1,034).