Ruston, LA Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Ruston, LA offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • •Prices are essentially flat (-0.4% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 17.2 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$216,055

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

-0.4%

Price change

5-Year Change

+9.7%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,047/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

128

For sale

State Avg

$208,930

Louisiana

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Ruston, LA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,047/mo

Rent YoY Change

+7.9%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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