Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,211, a 4.39% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,118.
One-bedroom apartments provide 677 square feet for $1,259, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,520 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,237 sq ft) for $2,198, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA
Last updated: February 23, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,211 | 1,216 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,259 | 677 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,520 | 1,015 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,198 | 1,237 sq. ft. |
Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA rent trends
Rental prices in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA have increased by 4.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,118 to $2,211.
What's the typical rent budget in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA?
The largest share of rentals in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA (36%) 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?
400 or 69% of the households in Arlington, Baton Rouge, LA are renter-occupied while 178 or 31% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?
Kildare - Oakcrest $799/month
Villa del Rey - Red Oak $830/month
Wooddale $875/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,259/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?
Southdowns $2,030/month
University Acres $2,145/month
Arlington $2,211/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 | $2,211 |
| University Acres | $2,145 |
| Southdowns | $2,030 |
| Beauregard Town | $1,687 |
| Plantation Trace - College Town | $1,608 |
| South Baton Rouge | $1,564 |
| Calais | $1,405 |
| Jefferson Place - Bocage | $1,404 |
| Homewood - Silverside Plantation | $1,310 |
| Crestwood Park - Oxford Place | $1,292 |
| Country Club Estates - Palm Hills | $1,283 |
| College Park - Magnolia Place | $1,174 |
| Magnoliawood | $1,140 |
| Southmoor - Magellan Place | $1,121 |
| Wickland Terrace - Lake Forest Park | $1,055 |
| Sherwood Forest | $1,051 |
| Capital Heights | $1,021 |
| Roseland Terrace - Kleinert Terrace | $1,008 |
| Southpark | $1,001 |
| Woodland Ridge - Camelot | $978 |
| Corporate Square - Glenwood | $972 |
| Tigerland Acres - Sharlo | $964 |
| Cedarcrest | $949 |
| Melrose | $932 |
| Broadmoor | $897 |
| Forest Oaks - La Belle Aire | $895 |
| Dayton | $887 |
| Wooddale | $875 |
| Villa del Rey - Red Oak | $830 |
| Kildare - Oakcrest | $799 |
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Baton Rouge | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Arlington is 31% higher than in Beauregard Town
$2,211
Arlington rent is the same as Baton Rouge average
Average Rent
$2,211
$1,687
Beauregard Town rent is 24% lower than Baton Rouge average
Average Rent
$1,687
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.