What is the average apartment size in Natchitoches?

The average size for a Natchitoches, LA apartment is 897 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 Natchitoches?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Natchitoches is $1,033 per month, a 12.62% decrease from last year’s average of $1,182.

What is the average apartment size in Natchitoches?

The typical apartment in Natchitoches offers about 897 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Natchitoches, LA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Natchitoches ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Natchitoches?

In Natchitoches, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Natchitoches is $1,033, a 12.62% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,182.

One-bedroom apartments provide 672 square feet for $898, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,056 offer 929 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,067 sq ft) for $1,199, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Natchitoches, LA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,033	897 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$898	672 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,056	929 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,199	1,067 sq. ft.

Natchitoches, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Natchitoches, LA have decreased by 12.62% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,182 to $1,033.

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

The largest share of rentals in Natchitoches, LA (67%) 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 Natchitoches, LA?

3,697 or 57% of the households in Natchitoches, LA are renter-occupied while 2,782 or 43% are owner-occupied.

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How Natchitoches Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Natchitoches	$1,033
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
Alexandria	$1,100
Leesville, LA	$872

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 Natchitoches 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.