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ZIP 70816

Pop. 45,718·East Baton Rouge Parish·81st most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,093/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$872
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 70816 · $1,093
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,220/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
$13,116/yr
At $1,093/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,718
Median income
$67,353
Median age
32.5
Renters
50.1%
Age distribution
25.6%
28.4%
24%
13.2%
Under 1825.6%
18–3428.4%
35–5424%
55–648.7%
65+13.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
36.4%
39.5%
13.8%
White36.4%
Black39.5%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian4.4%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
25.8%
30%
36%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+36%
Housing tenure
49.9%
50.1%
Owner49.9%
Renter50.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70816 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$900 → $1,093
up 21.4%
Income
$61,215 → $67,353
up 10.0%
Population
43,068 → 45,718
up 6.2%
Renter share
47.9% → 50.1%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.1% → 36%
-0.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 70816 in Baton Rouge, LA has climbed 21.4% since 2021, going from about $900 per month to roughly $1,093 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70816 in Baton Rouge, LA now reports about $67,353, up from $61,215 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.4 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 43,068 to 45,718 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. About 50.1% of households rent today, against 47.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 70816 in Baton Rouge, LA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70816 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,093/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($67,353/yr), ZIP 70816 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70816?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,093. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70816 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70816's median rent of $1,093/mo is $872 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70816 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70816 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #81 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,093/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70816?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,093/mo in ZIP 70816. The local median household income is $67,353/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70816?

Rent in ZIP 70816 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70816 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70816 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,093/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($67,353/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70816 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70816 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.1% of ZIP 70816 households are renters, while 49.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70816 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70816 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70816 is more affordable than Baton Rouge overall. At $1,093/mo, it's $290 below the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70816 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70816 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,093/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 70816's median household income ($67,353/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70816 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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