ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70817

Part of Baton Rouge, LA

Pop. 33,482·East Baton Rouge Parish·34th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,526/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$406

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 70817 · $1,526

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 70817 usually run 0.7% below trend in November and 0.9% above it in May, about $24 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 70817 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70817 changed +4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 70817 is 27.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,639) is $2,566 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,280).

Rank in Baton Rouge

10th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Baton Rouge.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70816, 5 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,055/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70817. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,312/yr

At $1,526/mo median

Location

CityBaton Rouge

StateLA

CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +0.3% 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

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

$1,286 → $1,526

up 18.7%

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 $1,286 a month. That figure now sits near $1,526, up 18.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70817 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,526/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($102,639/yr), ZIP 70817 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,526/mo in ZIP 70817. The local median household income is $102,639/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70817?

Rent in ZIP 70817 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 70817?

Asking rents in ZIP 70817 are usually lowest in November, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $24 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 70817 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70817 is in the middle among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #34 of 92 at $1,526/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70817 changed +4.0%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.