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Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA have increased by 12.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $829 to $932.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA is $932.

Average rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA

$932/mo Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA is around $932.

    What's the typical rent budget in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA?

    A share of 70% of apartments in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 27% of Melrose's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 3% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA (70%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Melrose, LA

    47 /100
    Car-Dependent
    45 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 45

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA?

    The average rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA is $933.

    What type of rental buildings are in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA?

    In Melrose 57% of the housing is rented out compared to 43% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Melrose's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 63% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

    Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA demographics

    • 7,685Total Population
    • 4,190 Female
      3,496 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA has 7,685 residents, 4,190 women and 3,496 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Melrose’s population is 34.

    Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA households

    • 1,542 Family
      1,758 Non-family
    • 768 Children
      2,532 No Children
    • 3,300Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $53,430Median Household Income

    There is a total of 3,300 households in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA. Of these, 768 have children and 2,532 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,542 family households and 1,758 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Melrose is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Melrose equals $53,430, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,086.

    Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA have no high school education, 35% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 22% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.