Rent by ZIP · East Baton Rouge Parish
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA 70801
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,690 (-6.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,680 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 | $1,550 | -5.8% | $1,314–1,606 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 | $1,600 | -6.9% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,660 ±$156 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,810 | -6.6% | $1,521–1,859 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $2,270 | -5.7% | $1,926–2,354 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 | $2,920 | -7.2% | $2,439–2,981 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,149.
What renters pay in 70801
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70802 | Baton Rouge | $1,090 | $1,034 |
| 70805 | Baton Rouge | $1,090 | $810 |
| 70806 | Baton Rouge | $1,200 | $1,134 |
| 70807 | Baton Rouge | $1,090 | $927 |
| 70808 | Baton Rouge | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| 70809 | Baton Rouge | $1,390 | $1,567 |
Fair Market Rents across East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · All LA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.