What is the average apartment size in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA?

The average size for a Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA apartment is 1,216 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Arlington?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Arlington is $2,242 per month, a 4.47% increase from last years average of $2,146.

What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The typical apartment in Arlington offers about 1,216 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Arlington?

The typical rent budget in Arlington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 21% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arlington?

In Arlington, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,242, a 4.47% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,146.

One-bedroom apartments provide 677 square feet for $1,278, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,514 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,237 sq ft) for $2,270, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,242	1,216 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,278	677 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,514	1,015 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,270	1,237 sq. ft.

Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA have increased by 4.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,146 to $2,242.

What's the typical rent budget in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA?

The largest share of rentals in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA (21%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA?

421 or 66% of the households in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA are renter-occupied while 217 or 34% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Kildare - Oakcrest $784/month

Villa del Rey - Red Oak $836/month

Wooddale $876/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,259/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Southdowns $2,037/month

University Acres $2,093/month

Arlington $2,242/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Baton Rouge, LA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Arlington	$2,242
University Acres	$2,093
Southdowns	$2,037
Beauregard Town	$1,685
Plantation Trace - College Town	$1,648
South Baton Rouge	$1,595
Jefferson Place - Bocage	$1,405
Calais	$1,329
Country Club Estates - Palm Hills	$1,299
Homewood - Silverside Plantation	$1,288
Crestwood Park - Oxford Place	$1,255
College Park - Magnolia Place	$1,179
Magnoliawood	$1,124
Southmoor - Magellan Place	$1,101
Sherwood Forest	$1,066
Wickland Terrace - Lake Forest Park	$1,052
Tigerland Acres - Sharlo	$1,011
Capital Heights	$1,007
Woodland Ridge - Camelot	$978
Roseland Terrace - Kleinert Terrace	$974
Southpark	$970
Corporate Square - Glenwood	$957
Cedarcrest	$946
Forest Oaks - La Belle Aire	$933
Melrose	$911
Dayton	$898
Broadmoor	$893
Wooddale	$876
Villa del Rey - Red Oak	$836
Kildare - Oakcrest	$784

Baton Rouge | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arlington is 33% higher than in Beauregard Town

$2,242

Arlington rent is the same as Baton Rouge average

Average Rent $2,242

$1,685

Beauregard Town rent is 25% lower than Baton Rouge average

Average Rent $1,685

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Arlington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.