What is the average apartment size in River Ridge?

The average size for a River Ridge, LA apartment is 791 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 River Ridge?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in River Ridge is $1,190 per month, a 3.69% decrease from last year’s average of $1,235.

What is the average apartment size in River Ridge?

The typical apartment in River Ridge offers about 791 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

River Ridge, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in River Ridge?

The typical rent budget in River Ridge ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 89% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in River Ridge?

In River Ridge, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in River Ridge is $1,190, a 3.69% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,235.

One-bedroom apartments provide 706 square feet for $1,073, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,407 offer 945 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in River Ridge, LA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,190	791 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,073	706 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,407	945 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

River Ridge, LA rent trends

Rental prices in River Ridge, LA have decreased by 3.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,235 to $1,190.

What's the typical rent budget in River Ridge, LA?

The largest share of rentals in River Ridge, LA (89%) 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 River Ridge, LA?

1,680 or 29% of the households in River Ridge, LA are renter-occupied while 4,092 or 71% are owner-occupied.

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How River Ridge Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
River Ridge	$1,190
New Orleans	$1,383
Slidell	$1,337
Baton Rouge	$1,267
Lafayette	$1,190
Hammond	$1,317
Ruston	$1,393
Lake Charles	$1,132
Alexandria	$1,065
DeRidder	$795
Youngsville	$1,495
Metairie	$1,221
Terrytown	$1,054
Harvey	$1,303
Marrero	$822
Jefferson	$984

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 River Ridge 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.