Rent by ZIP · East Baton Rouge Parish
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA 70836
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,498 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,290 | 0% | $1,161–1,419 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320 | $1,330 | -0.8% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,480 ±$280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,500 | 0% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,737 ±$243 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,880 | +1.1% | $1,710–2,090 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 | $2,420 | -0.4% | $2,169–2,651 | – |
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 70836
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70820 | Baton Rouge | $1,090 | $1,098 |
| 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 |
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.