Rent by ZIP code in Baton Rouge
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70810 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,540 | +18% |
| 70817 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,526 | +16% |
| 70808 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,466 | +12% |
| 70809 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,380 | +5% |
| 70836 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,373 | +5% |
| 70820 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,328 | +1% |
| 70806 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,310 | 0% |
| 70812 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,225 | -6% |
| 70811 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,199 | -8% |
| 70802 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,088 | -17% |
| 70816 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,055 | -19% |
| 70815 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $931 | -29% |
| 70805 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $925 | -29% |
Rent by bedroom count in Baton Rouge
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for East Baton Rouge Parish. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $992 | -3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,014 | -4.7% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,149 | -4.6% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,456 | -3.6% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,842 | -5.2% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent across East Baton Rouge Parish is $1,307 as of September 2026. That is up 2.5% from a year earlier and up 12.1% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, East Baton Rouge Parish | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,203 | +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,224 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $1,259 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,297 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | $1,275 | -1.7% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,307 | +2.5% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Baton Rouge rent questions
- What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?
- Typical asking rent in Baton Rouge is $1,310 a month as of September 2026, across 13 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $925 to $1,540.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Baton Rouge?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in East Baton Rouge Parish is $1,149 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,014 and a three bedroom is $1,456. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Baton Rouge?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in East Baton Rouge Parish is $1,307 as of September 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Baton Rouge?
- ZIP 70805 has the lowest typical asking rent in Baton Rouge at $925 a month, compared with $1,310 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Baton Rouge?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Baton Rouge rent of $1,310, that is about $3,930 a month, or $47,160 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Baton Rouge sits in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.