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Louisiana

Average Rent

$1,205

1.8% YoY

Rent Comparison

-26.3% Lower

than national average

Population

4.58 Million

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

$1,335

Population

963,391

# of Rentals

1,654

Baton Rouge Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,166

Population

877,945

# of Rentals

1,574

Lafayette Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,230

Population

416,308

# of Rentals

495

Shreveport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,059

Population

382,699

# of Rentals

462

Lake Charles Metro Area

Average Rent

$971

Population

235,466

# of Rentals

179

Monroe Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,012

Population

221,263

# of Rentals

75

Houma-Thibodaux Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,035

Population

198,869

# of Rentals

66

Alexandria Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,155

Population

148,157

# of Rentals

26

Hammond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,046

Population

140,062

# of Rentals

61

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.