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ZIP 70817

Pop. 33,482·East Baton Rouge Parish·21st most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,656/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$309
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 70817 · $1,656
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,410/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,872/yr
At $1,656/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70817 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,482
Median income
$102,639
Median age
40
Renters
20%
Age distribution
24.8%
18.1%
23.7%
12.3%
21.1%
Under 1824.8%
18–3418.1%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.3%
65+21.1%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
64%
21.8%
White64%
Black21.8%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian3%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
19.5%
25.5%
51.2%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma19.5%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+51.2%
Housing tenure
80%
20%
Owner80%
Renter20%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70817 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,479 → $1,656
up 12.0%
Income
$97,015 → $102,639
up 5.8%
Population
35,023 → 33,482
down 4.4%
Renter share
19.7% → 20%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
48.2% → 51.2%
+3.0 pts
Median age
40.6 → 40
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 70817 in Baton Rouge, LA paid around $1,479 a month. That figure now sits near $1,656, up 12.0% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70817 in Baton Rouge, LA now reports about $102,639, up from $97,015 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 70817 in Baton Rouge, LA losing about 1,541 residents over the five-year window, down 4.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.2% to 51.2% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 70817 in Baton Rouge, LA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70817 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,656/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($102,639/yr), ZIP 70817 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70817?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70817 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,656. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70817 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70817's median rent of $1,656/mo is $309 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70817 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70817 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #21 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,656/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70817?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,656/mo in ZIP 70817. The local median household income is $102,639/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70817?

Rent in ZIP 70817 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70817 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70817 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,656/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($102,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70817 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70817 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20% of ZIP 70817 households are renters, while 80% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70817 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70817 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70817 is pricier than Baton Rouge as a whole. At $1,656/mo, it's $273 above the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70817 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70817 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,656/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 70817's median household income ($102,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70817 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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