Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Louisiana
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Louisiana is Shreveport, where the median 1-bedroom asks $750/month, 42% below the statewide median of about $1,300. The most expensive is Kenner at $1,335/month.
Across the 8 Louisiana cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $750 in Shreveport to $1,335 in Kenner, 1.8 times as much. 6 of 8 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,300. The largest rental market, New Orleans (4,487 listings), has a median of $1,300, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Louisiana
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreveport | $750 | $900 | 653 | -42% |
| 2 | Hammond | $800 | $1,100 | 268 | -38% |
| 3 | Lafayette | $850 | $1,095 | 756 | -35% |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $898 | $1,000 | 1,998 | -31% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Louisiana
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenner | $1,335 | $1,312 | 310 | +3% |
| 2 | New Orleans | $1,300 | $1,500 | 4,487 | 0% |
| 3 | Slidell | $1,198 | $1,287 | 274 | -8% |
| 4 | Metairie | $995 | $1,395 | 1,474 | -23% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Louisiana?
- As of October 17, 2026, Shreveport has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Louisiana cities we rank, at $750/month. Next are Hammond ($800) and Lafayette ($850).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Louisiana?
- As of October 17, 2026, Kenner has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Louisiana cities we rank, at $1,335/month, 3% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Louisiana?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,300/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate