Ruston, LA Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 5 Cities • 5 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$184,382
Avg Monthly Rent
$919
Avg Cap Rate
4.16%
Avg Investability
2.8 ★
Cities
5
ZIP Codes
5
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Market Trends
Metro Home Value History
Metro Rent History
🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
6.76%
as of Sep 10
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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WARM MARKET
Ruston, LA Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
8.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
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Market conditions data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly
Best ZIP codes in Ruston, LA
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Ruston, LA
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71001 | Arcadia | LA | $108,223 | $810 | 5.84% | |
| 71227 | Choudrant | LA | $269,008 | $873 | 2.53% | |
| 71245 | Grambling | LA | $154,369 | $801 | 4.05% | |
| 71270 | Ruston | LA | $231,576 | $1,434 | 4.83% | |
| 71001 | Arcadia | LA | $104,556 | $810 | 6.04% | |
| 71227 | Choudrant | LA | $253,433 | $873 | 2.69% | |
| 71245 | Grambling | LA | $132,028 | $801 | 4.73% | |
| 71270 | Ruston | LA | $219,180 | $1,044 | 3.71% | |
| 71275 | Simsboro | LA | $152,003 | $810 | 4.16% | |
| 71001 | Arcadia | LA | $112,854 | $810 | 5.60% | |
| 71227 | Choudrant | LA | $266,917 | $873 | 2.55% | |
| 71245 | Grambling | LA | $149,824 | $801 | 4.17% | |
| 71270 | Ruston | LA | $228,583 | $1,354 | 4.62% | |
| 71001 | Arcadia | LA | $104,556 | $810 | 6.04% | |
| 71227 | Choudrant | LA | $253,433 | $873 | 2.69% | |
| 71245 | Grambling | LA | $132,028 | $801 | 4.73% | |
| 71270 | Ruston | LA | $219,180 | $1,044 | 3.71% | |
| 71275 | Simsboro | LA | $152,003 | $810 | 4.16% | |
| 71001 | Arcadia | LA | $107,672 | $810 | 5.87% | |
| 71227 | Choudrant | LA | $262,848 | $873 | 2.59% | |
| 71245 | Grambling | LA | $140,121 | $801 | 4.46% | |
| 71270 | Ruston | LA | $225,604 | $1,269 | 4.39% | |
| 71275 | Simsboro | LA | $157,926 | $810 | 4.00% | |
| 71001 | Arcadia | LA | $105,897 | $810 | 5.97% | |
| 71227 | Choudrant | LA | $267,126 | $873 | 2.55% | |
| 71245 | Grambling | LA | $156,002 | $801 | 4.00% | |
| 71270 | Ruston | LA | $229,624 | $1,303 | 4.43% | |
| 71001 | Arcadia | LA | $103,801 | $810 | 6.09% | |
| 71227 | Choudrant | LA | $257,823 | $873 | 2.64% | |
| 71245 | Grambling | LA | $137,426 | $801 | 4.55% | |
| 71270 | Ruston | LA | $221,517 | $1,153 | 4.06% | |
| 71275 | Simsboro | LA | $152,086 | $810 | 4.15% | |
| 71275 | Simsboro | LA | $165,112 | $810 | 3.83% | |
| 71275 | Simsboro | LA | $165,770 | $810 | 3.81% | |
| 71275 | Simsboro | LA | $163,260 | $810 | 3.87% |
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About Ruston, LA Real Estate Market
The Ruston, LA metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 5 cities and 5 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $184,382, with an average monthly rent of $919. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.