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Louisiana Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,050
2 Bedrooms
$1,200
3 Bedrooms
$1,725
YoY Trend
-7.4%
Days on Market
74d
New Orleans E
70122
1BR$1,200
2BR$1,300
3BR$1,850
YoY
-8.8%
DOM
70.13d
Listings
191
Baton Rouge
70806
1BR$900
2BR$1,100
3BR$1,600
YoY
-6%
DOM
76.9d
Listings
135
Louisiana Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Louisiana
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 25 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Louisiana security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
1 month
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Louisiana law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No entry notice required
→Fast rule for possession
→No rent control
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Implied warranty of habitability
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Louisiana before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
Rent Control Status
Louisiana rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Louisiana
Louisiana has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Louisiana Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Louisiana?+
The average eviction timeline in Louisiana is 25 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 5 days. Filing fee is $100–$250.
What is the security deposit limit in Louisiana?+
In Louisiana, the security deposit maximum is 1 month. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Louisiana have rent control?+
No. Louisiana has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Louisiana?+
Louisiana does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
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