salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,040 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 17 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in St. Rose?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in St. Rose
| Size | St. Rose | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $864 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $723 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,339 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,533 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is St. Rose overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for St. Rose, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in St. Rose
Life in St. Rose
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in St. Rose?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $757 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $238,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St. Rose, LA?
Renting in St. Rose costs a median of about $901 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in St. Rose?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,040 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is St. Rose cheap or expensive?
St. Rose is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $79,890. It ranks 17th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in St. Rose?
The median homeowner in St. Rose pays $2,085 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is St. Rose more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in St. Rose?
The median home value in St. Rose is $238,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,644 people live in St. Rose. Numbers are typical (middle) values.