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ZIP 70810

Pop. 42,659·East Baton Rouge Parish·40th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,507/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$458
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 70810 · $1,507
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,420/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,084/yr
At $1,507/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70810 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,659
Median income
$92,098
Median age
38.3
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
22.5%
22.6%
25.2%
18.4%
Under 1822.5%
18–3422.6%
35–5425.2%
55–6411.3%
65+18.4%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
55.5%
28.4%
White55.5%
Black28.4%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian6.4%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
14.6%
24.1%
55.9%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+55.9%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70810 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,166 → $1,507
up 29.2%
Income
$90,770 → $92,098
up 1.5%
Population
43,092 → 42,659
down 1.0%
Renter share
28.2% → 32.6%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
54.8% → 55.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
37 → 38.3
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 70810 in Baton Rouge, LA stood at $1,166 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,507, reflecting a 29.2% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70810 in Baton Rouge, LA now reports about $92,098, up from $90,770 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 43,092 residents to roughly 42,659. Renters now make up 32.6% of households, compared with 28.2% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 70810 in Baton Rouge, LA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70810 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,507/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($92,098/yr), ZIP 70810 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70810?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70810 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,507. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70810 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70810's median rent of $1,507/mo is $458 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70810 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70810 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #40 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,507/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70810?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,507/mo in ZIP 70810. The local median household income is $92,098/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70810?

Rent in ZIP 70810 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70810 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70810 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,507/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($92,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70810 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70810 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of ZIP 70810 households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70810 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70810 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70810 is pricier than Baton Rouge as a whole. At $1,507/mo, it's $124 above the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70810 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70810 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,507/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 70810's median household income ($92,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70810 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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