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ZIP 70820

Pop. 23,377·East Baton Rouge Parish·3rd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,982/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
+$31
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ZIP 70820 · $1,982
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,110/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$23,784/yr
At $1,982/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.1% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70820 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,377
Median income
$47,429
Median age
23.6
Renters
66%
Age distribution
12.9%
63.5%
13%
Under 1812.9%
18–3463.5%
35–5413%
55–646.4%
65+4.2%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
56.2%
20.8%
12.9%
White56.2%
Black20.8%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian8.3%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
16.6%
24.7%
51.7%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+51.7%
Housing tenure
34%
66%
Owner34%
Renter66%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70820 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,604 → $47,429
up 45.5%
Population
19,957 → 23,377
up 17.1%
Renter share
69.5% → 66%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
54.9% → 51.7%
-3.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $47,429 today, compared with $32,604 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 70820 in Baton Rouge, LA adding about 3,420 residents over the five-year window, up 17.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 69.5% to 66%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.9% to 51.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 70820 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,982/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($47,429/yr), ZIP 70820 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70820?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70820 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,982. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70820 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70820's median rent of $1,982/mo is $31 (2%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 70820 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70820 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #3 out of 90 ZIPs tracked at $1,982/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70820?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,982/mo in ZIP 70820. The local median household income is $47,429/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70820?

Rent in ZIP 70820 has decreased 4.1% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70820 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70820 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,982/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($47,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70820 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 70820 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66% of ZIP 70820 households are renters, while 34% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70820 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70820 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70820 is pricier than Baton Rouge as a whole. At $1,982/mo, it's $606 above the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,376/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70820 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70820 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $1,982/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 70820's median household income ($47,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70820 50%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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