Rent in Ruston, LA
Across Ruston's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $892 a month, with figures from $766–$892. The highest typical rent is in 71273 ($892) and the lowest in 71270 ($766). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Lincoln Parish pay about 0.46% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $724 | $718–$724 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $754 | $657–$754 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $892 | $766–$892 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,235 | $1,179–$1,235 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,440 | $1,440–$1,511 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ruston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ruston, LA?
- About $892 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $766–$892. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ruston, LA?
- About $754 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $657–$754. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ruston, LA?
- About $1,235 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,179–$1,235. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ruston, LA?
- About $724 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $718–$724. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ruston, LA?
- About $1,440 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,440–$1,511. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Ruston ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 71273 has the highest typical rent at $892 a month, and 71270 the lowest at $766.
- What is the property tax rate in Ruston, LA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lincoln Parish pay a typical 0.46% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ruston rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).