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ZIP 70815

Pop. 31,024·East Baton Rouge Parish·89th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$942/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.3%
Month-over-Month
-11.5%
vs US Median
-$1,023
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 70815 · $942
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$766
2 BR
$860
3 BR
$1,079
4 BR+
$1,431
Research median
$860/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,304/yr
At $942/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.3% YoY, -11.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70815 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,024
Median income
$59,254
Median age
33
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
28.7%
24.2%
22.9%
13.7%
Under 1828.7%
18–3424.2%
35–5422.9%
55–6410.4%
65+13.7%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
26%
48.7%
13%
White26%
Black48.7%
Hispanic13%
Asian7.6%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
13.7%
31.7%
25%
29.6%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70815 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,150 → $59,254
up 11.5%
Population
30,154 → 31,024
up 2.9%
Renter share
34.4% → 36.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29.2% → 29.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
34.2 → 33
-1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70815 in Baton Rouge, LA now reports about $59,254, up from $53,150 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 30,154 residents to roughly 31,024. Renters now make up 36.2% of households, compared with 34.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70815 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $942/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $766/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($59,254/yr), ZIP 70815 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70815?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70815 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $942. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70815 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70815's median rent of $942/mo is $1,023 (52%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70815 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70815 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #89 out of 91 ZIPs at $942/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70815?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $942/mo in ZIP 70815. The local median household income is $59,254/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70815?

Rent in ZIP 70815 has decreased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70815 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70815 is considered very affordable for renters. At $942/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($59,254/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70815 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70815 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of ZIP 70815 households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70815 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70815 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70815 is more affordable than Baton Rouge overall. At $942/mo, it's $441 below the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70815 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70815 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $942/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 70815's median household income ($59,254/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70815 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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