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Louisiana
Average Rent
$1,206
2.5% YoY
Rent Comparison
-25.8% Lower
than the national average
Rentals Available
5,216
Population
4.58 Million
Louisiana Metropolitan Areas
The state of Louisiana is comprised of 9 metropolitan areas with a total population of 4,581,793. Explore Louisiana’s metro areas and compare key metrics.
New Orleans Metro Area
POPULATION
963,391
AVG RENT
$1,361
# RENTALS
1,721
Baton Rouge Metro Area
POPULATION
877,945
AVG RENT
$1,180
# RENTALS
1,775
Lafayette Metro Area
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Lafayette Metro Area
POPULATION
416,308
AVG RENT
$1,218
# RENTALS
677
Shreveport Metro Area
POPULATION
382,699
AVG RENT
$1,033
# RENTALS
494
Lake Charles Metro Area
POPULATION
235,466
AVG RENT
$951
# RENTALS
213
Monroe Metro Area
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Monroe Metro Area
POPULATION
221,263
AVG RENT
$910
# RENTALS
89
Houma-Thibodaux Metro Area
POPULATION
198,869
AVG RENT
$1,010
# RENTALS
78
Alexandria Metro Area
POPULATION
148,157
AVG RENT
$1,010
# RENTALS
30
Hammond Metro Area
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Hammond Metro Area
POPULATION
140,062
AVG RENT
$1,072
# RENTALS
65
Louisiana Rent Ranges
On average, rent in the state of Louisiana falls anywhere from < $700/mo on the low end to > $2,000/mo at the max. Most rental prices fall within the $700 - $1,000/mo range.
Louisiana Average Rent
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Louisiana is around $1,206. Use the chart below to compare Louisiana’s average rent prices over time.
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