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ZIP 70806

Pop. 28,302·East Baton Rouge Parish·64th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,328/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$637
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ZIP 70806 · $1,328
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,936/yr
At $1,328/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,302
Median income
$55,642
Median age
34.4
Renters
57%
Age distribution
25.3%
25.8%
23%
16.2%
Under 1825.3%
18–3425.8%
35–5423%
55–649.6%
65+16.2%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
48.3%
38.3%
White48.3%
Black38.3%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian1.9%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
26.4%
23.2%
40.6%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+40.6%
Housing tenure
43%
57%
Owner43%
Renter57%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70806 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$991 → $1,328
up 34.0%
Income
$47,591 → $55,642
up 16.9%
Population
30,545 → 28,302
down 7.3%
Renter share
55.2% → 57%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.2% → 40.6%
-1.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 70806 in Baton Rouge, LA has increased from $991 to $1,328, a 34.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $55,642 today, compared with $47,591 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.3% since 2021, moving from about 30,545 residents to roughly 28,302. Renters now make up 57% of households, compared with 55.2% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70806 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,328/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($55,642/yr), ZIP 70806 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70806?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,328. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70806 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70806's median rent of $1,328/mo is $637 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70806 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70806 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #64 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,328/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70806?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,328/mo in ZIP 70806. The local median household income is $55,642/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70806?

Rent in ZIP 70806 has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70806 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70806 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,328/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($55,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70806 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70806 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57% of ZIP 70806 households are renters, while 43% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70806 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70806 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70806 is more affordable than Baton Rouge overall. At $1,328/mo, it's $55 below the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70806 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70806 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,328/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 70806's median household income ($55,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70806 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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