Rent by ZIP · East Baton Rouge Parish
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA 70816
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,140 (-6.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,136 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | $1,050 | -6.7% | $882–1,078 | $1,185 ±$148 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $1,080 | -6.5% | $909–1,111 | $992 ±$50 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,220 | -6.6% | $1,026–1,254 | $1,140 ±$41 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,530 | -5.9% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,384 ±$111 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,980 | -7.6% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,519 ±$509 |
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 70816
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70815 | Baton Rouge | $1,090 | $990 |
| 70817 | Baton Rouge | $1,370 | $1,313 |
| 70814 | Baton Rouge | $1,100 | $1,063 |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge | $1,360 | $1,241 |
| 70819 | Baton Rouge | $1,210 | – |
| 70812 | Baton Rouge | $1,260 | $965 |
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.