Baton Rouge Among U.S. Cities With The Cheap Rents

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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.

Here’s The New Orleans Housing Forecast

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.