Average Rent in Louisiana

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Current Versus Historical Louisiana Rents

Louisiana rentals average $1,917 for a studio rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,250, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $267 (17.39%) year-over-year from $1,533 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (33.79%) year-over-year from $1,331 to $1,781. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $635 (52.20%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,852. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (10.00%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $363 (17.90%) year-over-year from $2,025 to $2,388. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$0.49	$1,800	$1,533 (17.39%)	$1,380 (30.45%)
1 BR	$0.72	$1,781	$1,331 (33.79%)	$1,450 (22.80%)
2 BR	$0.98	$1,852	$1,217 (52.20%)	$1,187 (55.94%)
3 BR	$1.00	$1,650	$1,500 (10.00%)	$1,308 (26.11%)
4+ BR	$1.01	$2,388	$2,025 (17.90%)	$1,875 (27.33%)

Historical Rents in Louisiana

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Top Cities Near Louisiana

There are a total of 50 cities nearby Louisiana. The average rent in Louisiana is currently $2,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Louisiana is Frisco, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare Louisiana's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Louisiana is 32.17% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 130.45% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Louisiana are about 126.05% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.34% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near Louisiana in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Galveston, TX	$1,400	$1,225	$1,650	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,285	$1,670	$1,811
Conroe, TX	N/A	$1,174	$1,405	$1,900
Spring, TX	$1,775	N/A	$1,350	$1,997
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,584	$2,018	$2,149
League City, TX	N/A	$1,308	$1,797	$2,300
Pearland, TX	N/A	$825	$1,533	$2,385
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$2,225	$1,800	$2,395
Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$2,400
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,550	$2,399	$2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Louisiana

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Louisiana. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Astrodome, and Braeswood Place. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 total neighborhoods in or near Louisiana in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Louisiana is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Louisiana's average rent, which is only $1,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Louisiana, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $3,795 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Louisiana. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$968	$1,250	$1,298
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,570	$1,515
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,293	$1,420	$1,500	$1,525
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$850	$1,045	$1,590	$1,540
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,263	$1,550
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$2,050	$1,585
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$950	$1,250	$1,945	$1,600
West University, Austin, TX	$1,100	$1,300	$1,895	$1,700
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX	N/A	$959	$1,349	$1,749
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$24	$995	$1,595	$1,750
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,440	$1,820	$1,790
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,750	$1,343	$1,579	$1,802
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$995	$1,744	$1,832
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$900	$995	$1,675	$1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$2,100	N/A	$1,258	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$1,925	$900	$1,248	$1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,547	$1,975	$1,950
Kingwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,203	$1,500	$1,993
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,880	$2,792	$2,050
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,113	$1,200	$2,098
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$2,343	$2,220
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,595	$2,310	$2,265
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$3,350	N/A	$1,750	$2,295
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,408	$1,890	$2,750	$2,300
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$575	$895	$1,325	$2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,294	$2,254	$2,690	$2,598
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,663	$2,375	$2,888
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$1,830	$2,131	$2,993	$2,943
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,020	$2,548	$4,925	$3,250
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,422	$2,223	$4,050	$3,501

Top Counties Near Louisiana

There are a total of 67 counties located by Louisiana. Some of these counties include Galveston, TX, Houston, TX, and Texas City-League City, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,229. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is East Grayson, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,675. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,195, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by Louisiana.

Typically, rent for studios in Louisiana is 40.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Louisiana is 135.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Louisiana is 139.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Galveston, TX	$1,400	$1,225	$1,650	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,295	$1,668	$1,895
Texas City-League City, TX	$638	$1,000	$1,495	$1,900
Montgomery, TX	$1,100	$1,200	$1,650	$1,935
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,850	$1,203	$1,588	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,900	$999	$1,420	$2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$4,750	$1,360	$2,105	$2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,675	$1,678	$2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,450	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$1,300	$1,423	$1,800	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Louisiana

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Louisiana. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,178.

The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Louisiana. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,260	$1,500	$1,425
77449, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,810	$2,050
78660, Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,795	$2,100
75070, McKinney, TX	$1,976	$1,995	$2,100	$2,500
78745, Austin, TX	$873	$1,500	$1,650	$1,983
78704, Austin, TX	$952	$1,450	$2,200	$2,500
75034, Frisco, TX	$3,028	$1,665	$2,398	$2,995
77004, Houston, TX	$900	$1,798	$1,500	$2,316
77084, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,765	$1,715	$1,797
75219, Dallas, TX	$920	$1,399	$2,523	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Louisiana Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for Louisiana apartments for rent is approximately $1,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Louisiana rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Louisiana.

How much is a studio apartment in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,917 and an average price per square feet of $0.49. There are a total of 72 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Louisiana.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $550 and an average price per square feet of $0.72. There are a total of 48 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Louisiana.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $747 and an average price per square feet of $0.98. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Louisiana.

How have rent prices in Louisiana changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Louisiana can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.52%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Louisiana?

A reasonable rent price in Louisiana is around $1,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.