What is the average apartment size in Gonzales?

The average size for a Gonzales, LA apartment is 1,013 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 Gonzales?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Gonzales is $1,439 per month, a 0.03% increase from last year’s average of $1,438.

What is the average apartment size in Gonzales?

The typical apartment in Gonzales offers about 1,013 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gonzales, LA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Gonzales ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gonzales?

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

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gonzales is $1,439, a 0.03% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,438.

One-bedroom apartments provide 785 square feet for $1,300, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,444 offer 1,090 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,279 sq ft) for $1,731, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gonzales, LA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,439	1,013 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,300	785 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,444	1,090 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,731	1,279 sq. ft.

Gonzales, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Gonzales, LA have increased by 0.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,438 to $1,439.

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

The largest share of rentals in Gonzales, LA (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gonzales, LA?

1,740 or 31% of the households in Gonzales, LA are renter-occupied while 3,825 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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How Gonzales Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gonzales	$1,439
New Orleans	$1,401
Baton Rouge	$1,279
Lafayette	$1,167
Shreveport	$1,227
Slidell	$1,294
Hammond	$1,318
Ruston	$1,641
Lake Charles	$1,125
Bossier City	$1,404
Youngsville	$1,492
Denham Springs	$1,290
Zachary	$1,489
Addis, LA	$1,331
Prairieville, LA	$1,613

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 Gonzales 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.