What is the average apartment size in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA?

The average size for a Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA apartment is 1,215 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 Arlington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Arlington is $2,180 per month, a 5.33% increase from last year’s average of $2,070.

What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The typical apartment in Arlington offers about 1,215 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Arlington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 27% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arlington?

In Arlington, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 23, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,180, a 5.33% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,070.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $1,200, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,498 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,235 sq ft) for $2,172, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA

Last updated: October 23, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,180	1,215 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,200	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,498	1,015 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,172	1,235 sq. ft.

Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA have increased by 5.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,070 to $2,180.

What's the typical rent budget in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA?

The largest share of rentals in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA (27%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA?

6,178 or 69% of the households in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA are renter-occupied while 2,741 or 31% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Kildare - Oakcrest $778/month

Villa del Rey - Red Oak $793/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,267/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Beauregard Town $1,680/month

University Acres $2,249/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Baton Rouge, LA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
University Acres	$2,249
University Acres	$2,249
Beauregard Town	$1,680
Beauregard Town	$1,680
South Baton Rouge	$1,580
South Baton Rouge	$1,580
Jefferson Place - Bocage	$1,438
Jefferson Place - Bocage	$1,438
Homewood - Silverside Plantation	$1,343
Homewood - Silverside Plantation	$1,343
Calais	$1,336
Calais	$1,336
Country Club Estates - Palm Hills	$1,302
Country Club Estates - Palm Hills	$1,302
College Park - Magnolia Place	$1,155
College Park - Magnolia Place	$1,155
Wickland Terrace - Lake Forest Park	$1,061
Wickland Terrace - Lake Forest Park	$1,061
Sherwood Forest	$1,028
Sherwood Forest	$1,028
Tigerland Acres - Sharlo	$1,019
Tigerland Acres - Sharlo	$1,019
Southpark	$1,006
Southpark	$1,006
Woodland Ridge - Camelot	$993
Woodland Ridge - Camelot	$993
Greenville - Eden Park	$991
Greenville - Eden Park	$991
Cedarcrest	$933
Cedarcrest	$933
Forest Oaks - La Belle Aire	$897
Forest Oaks - La Belle Aire	$897
Broadmoor	$885
Broadmoor	$885
Melrose	$885
Melrose	$885
Dayton	$872
Dayton	$872
Villa del Rey - Red Oak	$793
Villa del Rey - Red Oak	$793
Kildare - Oakcrest	$778
Kildare - Oakcrest	$778

Baton Rouge | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Beauregard Town is the same as in Beauregard Town

$1,680

Beauregard Town rent is 23% lower than Baton Rouge average

Average Rent $1,680

$1,680

Beauregard Town rent is 23% lower than Baton Rouge average

Average Rent $1,680

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 Arlington 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.