After rebounding in 2021 from pandemic-related impacts on the market, Baton Rouge’s retail real estate sector remains reasonably strong despite some concerns. Last year, Baton Rouge saw high occupancy rates as landlords filled most of their vacancies even while inflationary pressures forced higher rents due. Rising construction costs and higher interest rates are spurring more
Retail: Uneasy, but holding steady
Though facing a variety of economic pressures, the retail sector remains stable thanks to landlord flexibility and strong consumer spending.
