Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Baton Rouge

Affordability in Baton Rouge

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Baton Rouge is $1,067 and the median household income is $49,994 annually. With 52% of residents renting, affordable housing options play an important role in the local market.

• HUD-assisted properties in Baton Rouge: 26 buildings totaling 2,216 units

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Baton Rouge Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,009 per 100,000 residents in 2023. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around Baton Rouge

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in Baton Rouge average a Walk Score of 37 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 37. Most daily errands and trips will likely require a car. No Transit Score was available for this area.

Schools

Baton Rouge is served by 103 schools across 21 districts, including 55 elementary, 12 middle, and 34 high schools, plus 2 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Baton Rouge

The median household income in Baton Rouge is $49,994 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,067 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates, which means housing costs can stretch a significant share of a typical household's budget.

Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge that gap. Lease Lantern tracks 26 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Baton Rouge, covering 2,216 income-restricted units across the city.

• Median household income: $49,994/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,067/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 52% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units tracked: 2,216 across 26 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 26 assisted properties in Baton Rouge were mapped for flood zone exposure. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to that flood zone analysis.