Studio Apartment Rent in Leesville, LA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Leesville, Louisiana as of September 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,166 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Leesville
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 Leesville
Compare Leesville'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 (this page) | $740 |
| 8 | Broussard | $750 |
| 9 | Alexandria | $770 |
| 10 | Lafayette | $776 |
| 11 | Thibodaux | $780 |
| 12 | Shreveport | $785 |
| 13 | Maurice | $790 |
| 14 | Sulphur | $790 |
| 15 | West Monroe | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood | $1,636 |
| 2 | Gonzales | $1,300 |
| 3 | Mandeville | $1,245 |
| 4 | Covington | $1,220 |
| 5 | Prairieville | $1,200 |
| 6 | Zachary | $1,180 |
| 7 | New Orleans | $1,142 |
| 8 | Denham Springs | $1,140 |
| 9 | Baton Rouge | $1,135 |
| 10 | Slidell | $1,117 |
| 11 | Destrehan | $1,090 |
| 12 | Harvey | $1,080 |
| 13 | Westwego | $1,060 |
| 14 | La Place | $1,050 |
| 15 | Metairie | $1,034 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Leesville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Leesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deridder, LA | 26 mi | $720 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Alexandria, LA | 47.5 mi | $770 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Pineville, LA | 58.5 mi | $680 | $-60 (-8%) |
| Sulphur, LA | 61.8 mi | $790 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Westlake, LA | 64.1 mi | $870 | +$130 (+18%) |
| Lake Charles, LA | 67.7 mi | $910 | +$170 (+23%) |
| Opelousas, LA | 86.5 mi | $700 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Bridge City, TX | 91 mi | $880 | +$140 (+19%) |
| Bossier City, LA | 92.5 mi | $843 | +$103 (+14%) |
| Lumberton, TX | 95.2 mi | $870 | +$130 (+18%) |
| Port Arthur, TX | 96.6 mi | $880 | +$140 (+19%) |
| Shreveport, LA | 97.8 mi | $785 | +$45 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Leesville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Leesville?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Leesville, Louisiana is $740 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,166.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Leesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,600 ($2,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leesville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Leesville's studio median of $740 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leesville rank for studio rent in Louisiana?
Among the 43 cities in Louisiana with studio data, Leesville ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Leesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Deridder ($720), Pineville ($680), Opelousas ($700).