Biggest seasonal rent swings in Louisiana

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Louisiana cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Bossier City ranks first, with a swing of 1.9% between January and August.
Across all 8 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,459/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

8 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	Bossier CityLA Pop. 63KCompare →	1.9%	January	August	$1,538/mo
02	LafayetteLA Pop. 122KCompare →	1.6%	December	July	$1,329/mo
03	ShreveportLA Pop. 181KCompare →	1.4%	February	August	$1,149/mo
04	SlidellLA Pop. 29KCompare →	1.3%	February	July	$1,489/mo
05	Lake CharlesLA Pop. 81KCompare →	1.3%	March	July	$1,329/mo
06	New OrleansLA Pop. 372KCompare →	1.0%	January	May	$1,633/mo
07	MetairieLA Pop. 140KCompare →	1.0%	January	April	$1,459/mo
08	Baton RougeLA Pop. 223KCompare →	1.0%	December	August	$1,301/mo