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ZIP 70808

Pop. 35,843·East Baton Rouge Parish·30th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,579/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$386
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ZIP 70808 · $1,579
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,350/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
$18,948/yr
At $1,579/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70808 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 67.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,843
Median income
$69,418
Median age
31.5
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
18.3%
34.9%
20.3%
16.6%
Under 1818.3%
18–3434.9%
35–5420.3%
55–649.9%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.5%
18.2%
White67.5%
Black18.2%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian4.5%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
19.1%
67.6%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma10%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+67.6%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70808 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,253 → $1,579
up 26.0%
Income
$68,341 → $69,418
up 1.6%
Population
35,309 → 35,843
up 1.5%
Renter share
46.4% → 44.5%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
66.3% → 67.6%
+1.3 pts
Median age
32.2 → 31.5
-0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 70808 in Baton Rouge, LA has increased by $326 per month, settling near $1,579 after starting the period at $1,253. Census figures show median household income at $69,418 today, compared with $68,341 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,309 to 35,843 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 44.5% of households rent today, against 46.4% in 2021. 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 70808 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,579/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($69,418/yr), ZIP 70808 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70808?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70808 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,579. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70808 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70808's median rent of $1,579/mo is $386 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70808 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70808 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #30 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,579/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70808?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,579/mo in ZIP 70808. The local median household income is $69,418/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70808?

Rent in ZIP 70808 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70808 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70808 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,579/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($69,418/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70808 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70808 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 70808 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70808 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70808 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70808 is pricier than Baton Rouge as a whole. At $1,579/mo, it's $196 above the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70808 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70808 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,579/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 70808's median household income ($69,418/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70808 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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