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ZIP 70836

Pop. 501·East Baton Rouge Parish·48th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,445/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$520
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ZIP 70836 · $1,445
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,500/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,340/yr
At $1,445/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.1% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70836 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
501
Median income
$46,976
Median age
33.3
Renters
79.2%
Age distribution
55.5%
37.5%
Under 182.6%
18–3455.5%
35–544.4%
65+37.5%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
37.1%
44.9%
White37.1%
Black44.9%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian10.4%
Education (25+)
31.1%
28.3%
38.1%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+38.1%
Housing tenure
20.8%
79.2%
Owner20.8%
Renter79.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70836 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$-666,666,666 → $46,976
down 100.0%
Population
403 → 501
up 24.3%
Renter share
100% → 79.2%
-20.8 pts
Bachelor's+
57.6% → 38.1%
-19.5 pts
Median age
34.9 → 33.3
-1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $-666,666,666 to $46,976 across the same window, down 100.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 24.3% since 2021, moving from about 403 residents to roughly 501. Renters now make up 79.2% of households, compared with 100% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.1% of adults here, versus 57.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70836 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,445/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($46,976/yr), ZIP 70836 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70836?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70836 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,445. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70836 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70836's median rent of $1,445/mo is $520 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70836 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70836 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #48 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,445/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70836?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,445/mo in ZIP 70836. The local median household income is $46,976/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70836?

Rent in ZIP 70836 has increased 14.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70836 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70836 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,445/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($46,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70836 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70836 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79.2% of ZIP 70836 households are renters, while 20.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70836 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70836 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70836 is pricier than Baton Rouge as a whole. At $1,445/mo, it's $62 above the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70836 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70836 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,445/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 70836's median household income ($46,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70836 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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