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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 10.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $828 to $911.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,740, while the average monthly rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA is $911.

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

$911/mo Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA is around $911.

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

    A share of 75% of apartments in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 22% 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 (75%) 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 residents are renting compared to 43% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Melrose's rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

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

    • 7,618Total Population
    • 4,111 Female
      3,507 Male
    • 34.4Median Age

    In total, Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA has 7,618 residents, 4,111 women and 3,507 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Melrose’s population is 34.4.

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

    • 1,537 Family
      1,742 Non-family
    • 767 Children
      2,511 No Children
    • 3,279Total Number of Households
    • 2.27Average People Per Household
    • $55,642Median Household Income

    There is a total of 3,279 households in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA. Of these, 767 have children and 2,511 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,537 family households and 1,742 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Melrose is 2.27 people, on average. The median household annual income in Melrose equals $55,642, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,082.

    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, 36% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 22% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.