How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Central, LA?
In Central, LA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $1,018 (±$386) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,259 (±$537).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,429 (±$265).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,149.
Figures last updated on .
- 1 bedroom
- $1,259 (±$537)
- 2 bedrooms
- $1,018 (±$386)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,429 (±$265)
Rent by bedroom count in Central
| Central | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,259 (±$537) | $970 (±$31) | $908 (±$11) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,018 (±$386) | $1,139 (±$27) | $1,055 (±$10) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,429 (±$265) | $1,379 (±$43) | $1,205 (±$15) | $1,584 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,259 (±$537) | $1,014 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,018 (±$386) | $1,149 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,429 (±$265) | $1,456 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Central
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | — | $1,018 (±$386) | — |
| Merrydale | 6.0 mi | $965 (±$314) | Not measurably different |
| Denham Springs | 7.4 mi | $967 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Baker | 7.5 mi | $865 (±$121) | Not measurably different |
| Baton Rouge | 10 mi | $1,091 (±$26) | Not measurably different |
| Zachary | 11 mi | $1,575 (±$229) | Higher |
| Westminster | 11 mi | $1,617 (±$235) | Higher |
| Shenandoah | 11 mi | $1,460 (±$289) | Not measurably different |
| Walker | 11 mi | $1,101 (±$47) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Zachary, LA ($1,575), Westminster, LA ($1,617).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across East Baton Rouge Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Zachary | $1,575 (±$229) |
| 4 | Oak Hills Place | $1,533 (±$183) |
| 5 | Shenandoah | $1,460 (±$289) |
| 6 | Village St. George | $1,346 (±$67) |
| 7 | Baton Rouge | $1,091 (±$26) |
| 8 | Gardere | $1,072 (±$64) |
| 9 | Central | $1,018 (±$386) |
| 10 | Merrydale | $965 (±$314) |
| 11 | Baker | $865 (±$121) |
| 12 | Old Jefferson | $589 (±$456) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in East Baton Rouge Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Central
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Central?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Central, LA is $1,259 (±$537) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Central?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Central, LA is $1,018 (±$386) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Central?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Central, LA is $1,429 (±$265) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central city, Louisiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Central city, Louisiana (place:13960, in state:22).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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