A recent report lists New Orleans neighbor Baton Rouge as one of the cities with the cheapest rents in the United States.
The report from Rent.com looked at the average rental rates for every large city in America, including those with populations over 50,000 and ample rental inventory.
Baton Rouge comes in No. 3 on the list, with rents averaging between $586 for a one-bedroom apartment to $1,088 for a three-bedroom.
Apartments with common layouts — studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms — are included in the list.
Cities With The Cheapest Rents In America
10. Des Moines, Iowa
- Population: 214,237
- Studio Rent: $904
- 1-BR Rent: $1,221
- 2-BR Rent: $1,393
9. Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Population: 214,237
- Studio Rent: $904
- 1-BR Rent: $1,221
- 2-BR Rent: $1,393
8. (Tie) Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Population: 247,945
- Studio Rent: $1,026
- 1-BR Rent: $1,123
- 2-BR Rent: $1,373
8. (Tie) Louisville, Kentucky
- Population: 617,638
- Studio Rent: $1,011
- 1-BR Rent: $1,179
- 2-BR Rent: $1,324
7. (Tie) Memphis, Tennessee
- Population: 651,073
- Studio Rent: $1,016
- 1-BR Rent: $1,138
- 2-BR Rent: $1,201
6. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Population: 876,384
- Studio Rent: $1,063
- 1-BR Rent: $1,072
- 2-BR Rent: $1,298
4. (Tie) San Antonio, Texas
- Population: 1,547,253
- Studio Rent: $750
- 1-BR Rent: $1,078
- 2-BR Rent: $1,304
4. (Tie) Omaha, Nebraska
- Population: 478,192
- Studio Rent: $827
- 1-BR Rent: $983
- 2-BR Rent: $1,343
3. Baton Rouge
- Population: 220,236
- Studio Rent: $586
- 1-BR Rent: $1,056
- 2-BR Rent: $1,088
2. Fargo, North Dakota
- Population: 124,662
- Studio Rent: $626
- 1-BR Rent: $826
- 2-BR Rent: $936
1. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Population: 55,839
- Studio Rent: $676
- 1-BR Rent: $800
- 2-BR Rent: $890
Final Word
Finding cheap rent is a job unto itself, but it can be done. Strangely enough, one major factor keeping rents high is the U.S. housing market, which continues to put stress on Americans.
While New Orleans is not one of the most expensive rental markets, but down I-10 it’s a different story. Here are some cheap apartments in Baton Rouge.
