What is the average apartment size in Abbeville?

The average size for a Abbeville, LA apartment is 958 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.

What is the average rent in Abbeville?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Abbeville is $817 per month, a 3.27% decrease from last years average of $844.

What is the average apartment size in Abbeville?

The typical apartment in Abbeville offers about 958 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Abbeville, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Abbeville?

The typical rent budget in Abbeville ranges from to per month, with 96% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Abbeville?

In Abbeville, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Abbeville is $817, a 3.27% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $844.

One-bedroom apartments provide 755 square feet for $669, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $896 offer 1,023 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,211 sq ft) for $944, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Abbeville, LA

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$817	958 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$669	755 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$896	1,023 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$944	1,211 sq. ft.

Abbeville, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Abbeville, LA have decreased by 3.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $844 to $817.

What's the typical rent budget in Abbeville, LA?

The largest share of rentals in Abbeville, LA (96%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Abbeville, LA?

2,409 or 51% of the households in Abbeville, LA are renter-occupied while 2,302 or 49% are owner-occupied.

How Abbeville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Abbeville	$817
New Orleans	$1,385
Baton Rouge	$1,263
Lafayette	$1,163
Shreveport	$1,112
Hammond	$1,301
Slidell	$1,346
Ruston	$1,673
Lake Charles	$1,191
Bossier City	$1,462
Covington	$1,464
Youngsville	$1,428
Breaux Bridge, LA	$957

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Abbeville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.