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Apartments in Ruston

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$1,195
Penny Lane Condos
209-307 Penny Ln Ruston, LA
3 BR | Jun. 14, 2024
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$980
Nice 2 Bed 2 Bath House
305 Pine Ave Ruston, LA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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$1,300
1220 E Kentucky Ave
Ruston, LA
2 BR | Available Now
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Charming House Close To Downtown And La Tch
410 W Carolina Ave Ruston, LA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$650
Trenton Village Apartments
606 S Trenton St Ruston, LA
1 BR | Jun. 6, 2024
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$1,250
2407 Misty Ln
Ruston, LA
2 BR | Available Now
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505 Minden St
Ruston, LA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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Huge One Bedroom House
304 Pine Ave Ruston, LA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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1920 S Vienna St
Ruston, LA
1 BR | May. 10, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ruston?

Ruston Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
1BR $590 $520 - $700
2BR $980 $550 - $1,740
3BR $1,000 $370 - $1,980
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Ruston, LA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 721 apartments available in Ruston.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ruston, LA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ruston is around $590 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ruston, LA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ruston is around $980 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Ruston, LA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Ruston, the average rent price is $980 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Ruston, LA?

Based on average rent prices in Ruston, to afford a one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $24,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Ruston Apartment

Ruston may be a small, Louisiana city, but it has been enjoying steady growth over the last several years. The town has experienced growth of over 6% between 2010 and 2013, with a present population of nearly 22,000. Louisiana Tech University is found in Ruston, and the student body is one of the most important drivers of the local economy.

Louisiana Tech enrolls roughly 11,000 students each year. There are five colleges at the University, including Applied and Natural Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Science and Liberal Arts. There is a residency requirement that requires students to live on campus for two years of their education, but after that requirement is met, many move off-campus. The school is also active in athletics, with the men's Bulldogs and the Lady's Techsters both being well supported by the people of Ruston.

When to Search

Louisiana summers can be hot and muggy, but that doesn't change the fact that this is the best time to apply for an apartment in this town. Ruston apartments will be prime for the picking between June and August, so that is the best time to start combing the ads.

Staying in the Know

Show up ready to fill out an application on the spot. Ruston landlords are going to have more than one person interested in any half-decent apartments that are up for rent. If you take your application home or if you need to think about anything, there is always a good chance that someone else will end up getting the apartment before you even throw your hat in the ring.

Life in Ruston

Transportation

Ruston lacks any organized form of public transportation. However, most don't find that this is missed. The town is small enough that you can walk or bike just about everywhere. Some students note that the campus is slightly removed from some key shopping outlets, which makes having a car useful.

Where to play

Heading to Louisiana Tech for Bulldogs and Techsters games is one of the most popular forms of local entertainment. Louisiana Tech has produced some world-class athletes, including the legendary Terry Bradshaw. Military buffs should visit the Louisiana Military Museum. For some great food, pay a visit to Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers or Ponchatoulas.

Campuses Nearby

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2024 Ruston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2024 key findings and figures for the Ruston rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Ruston and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Ruston average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Ruston Rent Prices Decrease From March to April

Ruston rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -1.01% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ruston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $586.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Ruston experienced a 0.19% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ruston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,071.0.

April Prices: Ruston vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Ruston and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Ruston over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Ruston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Ruston suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Ruston suburbs.

April 2024 Pricing Trends: Ruston vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
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$1,893
$1,300
$1,264
$1,145
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$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

Ruston Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Ruston over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Ruston average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Ruston one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Ruston and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Ruston and suburbs

1 BR April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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