Louisiana Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Louisiana?

The average rent for an apartment in Louisiana is $1,263. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Louisiana

Last updated June 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,263	919 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Louisiana?

The average size for a Louisiana apartment is 919 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Louisiana apartment rent ranges

Louisiana Occupied Housing Units

582,761 or 33% of the households in Louisiana are renter-occupied while 1,200,407 or 67% are owner-occupied.

Louisiana rent trends

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How Louisiana Compares to Other States

State	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
Alabama	$1,313	993 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,587	859 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,123	894 sq. ft.
California	$2,627	854 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,878	875 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,109	893 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,678	917 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,531	746 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,990	978 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,642	1,024 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,658	922 sq. ft.
Illinois	$2,031	838 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,318	906 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,256	901 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,300	908 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,324	934 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,263	919 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,887	906 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,900	883 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,390	918 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,615	891 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,300	1,009 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,326	900 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,738	882 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,329	934 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,551	906 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,188	879 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,413	865 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,404	832 sq. ft.
New York	$2,204	901 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,561	975 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,146	966 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,323	900 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,057	859 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,760	844 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,771	890 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,195	925 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,619	1,012 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,175	911 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,528	950 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,462	889 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,619	919 sq. ft.
Virginia	$1,993	923 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,051	830 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,597	915 sq. ft.