The Louisiana rental market
Louisiana tracks median rent across 46 cities, ranging from Opelousas at $888/mo to Prairieville at $2,096/mo. The state average of $1,468/mo runs about 25% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Across Louisiana cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +7.6% over the past year. 2 of 49 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 47 fall below it. The largest rental markets are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport.
Louisiana rent questions
What is the average rent in Louisiana?
The average median rent across 46 tracked cities in Louisiana is $1,468/mo, about 25% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Which Louisiana city has the highest rent?
Prairieville has the highest median rent in Louisiana at $2,096/mo.
Which Louisiana city has the most affordable rent?
Opelousas is the most affordable tracked city in Louisiana, with a median rent of $888/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +7.6% over the past year.
How does Louisiana rent compare to the rest of the country?
2 of 49 tracked Louisiana cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,962/mo, and 47 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Louisiana?
By population, the largest rental markets in Louisiana are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.