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Louisiana

Average Rent

$1,174

+1% YoY

Rent Comparison

-28.0% Lower

than national average

Population

4.58 Million

in 2022

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

Average Rent

$1,308

Population

963,391

# of Rentals

1,890

Baton Rouge Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,143

Population

877,945

# of Rentals

1,251

Lafayette Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,201

Population

416,308

# of Rentals

536

Shreveport Metro Area

Average Rent

$973

Population

382,699

# of Rentals

467

Lake Charles Metro Area

Average Rent

$874

Population

235,466

# of Rentals

215

Monroe Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,031

Population

221,263

# of Rentals

94

Houma-Thibodaux Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,006

Population

198,869

# of Rentals

66

Alexandria Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,168

Population

148,157

# of Rentals

37

Hammond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,032

Population

140,062

# of Rentals

57

Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.