Rent by ZIP · East Baton Rouge Parish
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA 70820
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,090 (-1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,122 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $960 | -2.1% | $846–1,034 | $926 ±$187 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $980 | -2% | $864–1,056 | $1,033 ±$180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,110 | -1.8% | $981–1,199 | $1,098 ±$77 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,390 | -0.7% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,609 ±$299 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,830 | -4.4% | $1,575–1,925 | $1,746 ±$474 |
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 70820
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70819 | Baton Rouge | $1,210 | – |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge | $1,360 | $1,241 |
| 70817 | Baton Rouge | $1,370 | $1,313 |
| 70816 | Baton Rouge | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| 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.