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Average Rent in Louisiana

Louisiana is a state in United States. It ranks #38 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 25 metropolitan areas in Louisiana, 53 counties, 6 congressional districts, 234 zip codes, and 161 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Louisiana is $1,404 which represents an increase of 2.38% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is LA NON MSA with an average rent of $1,647. The least expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is Natchez, MS-LA MSA with an average rent of $824.

The most expensive county in Louisiana to rent places is Richland County with an average rent of $5,000. The least expensive county in Louisiana to rent places is Evangeline County with an average rent of $575.

The most expensive zip code in Louisiana to rent places is 71269 with an average rent of $5,000. The least expensive zip code in Louisiana to rent places is 70655 with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive city in Louisiana to rent places is Rayville, LA with an average rent of $5,000. The least expensive city in Louisiana to rent places is Oberlin, LA with an average rent of $500.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Louisiana currently stands at $1,404.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,448. This represents a difference of +3% when compared to Louisiana.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,570, showing a more expensive of +12% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,861. This constitutes a more expensive by +33% when compared to the rent in Louisiana.
$1,404
Louisiana
VS
$1,448
+3%
Jefferson, county
$1,570
+12%
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA, msa
$1,861
+33%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 7 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

LA NON MSA$1,647
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA$1,570
Bogalusa, LA MSA$1,435
Natchitoches, LA MSA$1,405
Abbeville, LA MSA$1,381
Monroe, LA MSA$1,373
Minden, LA MSA$1,369
Hammond, LA MSA$1,367
Baton Rouge, LA MSA$1,358
DeRidder, LA MSA$1,345

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake Charles, LA MSA$1,175
Fort Polk South, LA MSA$1,147
Ruston, LA MSA$1,129
New Iberia, LA MSA$1,102
Crowley, LA MSA$1,059
Alexandria, LA MSA$978
Jennings, LA MSA$963
Opelousas-Eunice, LA MSA$862
Bastrop, LA MSA$839
Natchez, MS-LA MSA$824

Counties in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Richland County$5,000
Franklin County$2,857
Cameron County$2,455
Orleans County$1,788
Ascension County$1,691
St. Bernard County$1,651
Natchitoches County$1,627
Plaquemines County$1,614
De Soto County$1,558
East Feliciana County$1,533

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Grant County$945
St. James County$932
Acadia County$901
Iberia County$884
Bienville County$850
Red River County$850
Allen County$832
Jefferson Davis County$753
Pointe Coupee County$706
Evangeline County$575

Zip Codes in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

71269$5,000
70118$2,977
71295$2,857
70665$2,584
70734$2,400
70725$2,350
70435$2,290
71201$2,270
70085$2,250
71006$2,229

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

70760$706
70514$700
71033$691
71346$657
71235$629
71486$615
70586$575
71302$539
71467$515
70655$500

Cities in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Rayville, LA$5,000
Winnsboro, LA$2,857
Geismar, LA$2,400
Darrow, LA$2,350
Saint Bernard, LA$2,250
Benton, LA$2,229
Sorrento, LA$2,200
Gloster, LA$2,200
Belle Chasse, LA$2,141
Zachary, LA$2,095

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Robert, LA$750
New Roads, LA$706
Baldwin, LA$700
Greenwood, LA$691
Lecompte, LA$657
Dubach, LA$629
Zwolle, LA$615
Ville Platte, LA$575
Pollock, LA$515
Oberlin, LA$500
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