Rent by ZIP · East Baton Rouge Parish
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA 70818
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,360 (+0.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,335 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,160 | +0.9% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,190 | +0.8% | $1,080–1,320 | $989 ±$556 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,350 | +0.7% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,241 ±$474 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,690 | +1.8% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,871 ±$381 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,180 | $2,180 | 0% | $1,962–2,398 | – |
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 70818
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70817 | Baton Rouge | $1,370 | $1,313 |
| 70819 | Baton Rouge | $1,210 | – |
| 70816 | Baton Rouge | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| 70820 | Baton Rouge | $1,090 | $1,098 |
| 70815 | Baton Rouge | $1,090 | $990 |
| 70814 | Baton Rouge | $1,100 | $1,063 |
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.