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ZIP 70809

Pop. 25,732·East Baton Rouge Parish·60th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,385/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$580
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ZIP 70809 · $1,385
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,430/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
$16,620/yr
At $1,385/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Rent Market Meter
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, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70809 (Baton Rouge, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,732
Median income
$79,967
Median age
36.3
Renters
45.9%
Age distribution
20.1%
28.4%
25.1%
16.1%
Under 1820.1%
18–3428.4%
35–5425.1%
55–6410.4%
65+16.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
22.1%
White66.1%
Black22.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian2.8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
26.9%
57%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+57%
Housing tenure
54.1%
45.9%
Owner54.1%
Renter45.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70809 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,105 → $1,385
up 25.3%
Income
$73,782 → $79,967
up 8.4%
Population
26,232 → 25,732
down 1.9%
Renter share
45.2% → 45.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
53.6% → 57%
+3.4 pts
Median age
38.4 → 36.3
-2.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 70809 in Baton Rouge, LA stood at $1,105 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,385, reflecting a 25.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $79,967 today, compared with $73,782 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 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 26,232 residents to roughly 25,732. College-educated residents now make up 57% of adults here, versus 53.6% 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 70809 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($79,967/yr), ZIP 70809 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 70809?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70809 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70809 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70809's median rent of $1,385/mo is $580 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70809 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70809 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #60 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70809?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,385/mo in ZIP 70809. The local median household income is $79,967/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70809?

Rent in ZIP 70809 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70809 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70809 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,385/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($79,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70809 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70809 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.9% of ZIP 70809 households are renters, while 54.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70809 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70809 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70809 is pricier than Baton Rouge as a whole. At $1,385/mo, it's $2 above the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70809 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70809 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,385/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 70809's median household income ($79,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70809 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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