What is the average apartment size in Ruston?

The average size for a Ruston, LA apartment is 1,185 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 Ruston?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ruston is $1,641 per month, a 0.64% increase from last year’s average of $1,630.

What is the average apartment size in Ruston?

The typical apartment in Ruston offers about 1,185 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ruston, LA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Ruston ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ruston?

In Ruston, 63% of households rent while 37% 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 Ruston is $1,641, a 0.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,630.

One-bedroom apartments provide 591 square feet for $677, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $975 offer 880 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,343 sq ft) for $1,908, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ruston, LA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,641	1,185 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$677	591 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$975	880 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,908	1,343 sq. ft.

Ruston, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Ruston, LA have increased by 0.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,630 to $1,641.

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

The largest share of rentals in Ruston, LA (39%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ruston, LA?

5,363 or 63% of the households in Ruston, LA are renter-occupied while 3,112 or 37% are owner-occupied.

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How Ruston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ruston	$1,641
New Orleans	$1,401
Baton Rouge	$1,279
Lafayette	$1,167
Shreveport	$1,227
Slidell	$1,294
Hammond	$1,318
Lake Charles	$1,125
Bossier City	$1,404
Youngsville	$1,492
Alexandria	$1,100
Natchitoches, LA	$1,033

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 Ruston 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.