Louisiana Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for Louisiana (LA). Average 1-bedroom rent: $704/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $859/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$704/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$859/mo
Median Income
$49,653
Tenant Rights
3/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $49,653/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $1,241/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $859/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
41.8% of households in Louisiana are renters.
Louisiana Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $586 | $697 | $882 | 8.6% |
| Lafayette | $502 | $626 | $741 | 7.8% |
| Lake Charles | $490 | $592 | $735 | 6% |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $644 | $781 | $980 | 3.8% |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $521 | $623 | $757 | 6% |
Louisiana Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray County | $725 | $860 | $1,045 | $1,334 | $49,766 | 25.2% |
| Randolph County | $770 | $936 | $1,181 | $1,368 | $70,395 | 20.1% |
| Orange County | $784 | $964 | $1,185 | $1,508 | $80,011 | 17.8% |
| Reed County | $552 | $680 | $833 | $1,080 | $58,120 | 17.2% |
| Ross County | $601 | $723 | $883 | $1,051 | $49,172 | 21.5% |
| Hunt County | $543 | $695 | $847 | $1,039 | $50,965 | 19.9% |
| Wells County | $588 | $705 | $878 | $1,040 | $45,883 | 23.0% |
| Greene County | $664 | $785 | $938 | $1,252 | $66,137 | 17.0% |
| Lawrence County | $427 | $533 | $672 | $811 | $33,566 | 24.0% |
| Tyler County | $393 | $500 | $627 | $771 | $33,325 | 22.6% |
| Russell County | $482 | $601 | $759 | $874 | $44,168 | 20.6% |
| Knox County | $511 | $603 | $766 | $885 | $47,405 | 19.4% |
| Hill County | $460 | $587 | $718 | $887 | $36,106 | 23.9% |
| Franklin County | $503 | $621 | $740 | $912 | $46,643 | 19.0% |
| Iredell County | $553 | $665 | $800 | $1,062 | $43,665 | 22.0% |
| Walker County | $547 | $649 | $829 | $955 | $49,245 | 20.2% |
| Brown County | $495 | $601 | $736 | $946 | $39,082 | 22.6% |
| Warren County | $412 | $500 | $615 | $755 | $28,000 | 26.4% |
| Craig County | $513 | $645 | $789 | $1,003 | $36,651 | 25.8% |
| Carroll County | $505 | $603 | $750 | $960 | $35,963 | 25.0% |
| Shelby County | $407 | $500 | $635 | $760 | $28,000 | 27.2% |
| Douglas County | $489 | $595 | $704 | $906 | $39,129 | 21.6% |
| Clinton County | $513 | $644 | $768 | $1,023 | $46,916 | 19.6% |
| Jerome County | $528 | $658 | $826 | $1,020 | $51,404 | 19.3% |
| Morgan County | $390 | $500 | $612 | $779 | $28,000 | 26.2% |
| Wood County | $538 | $670 | $818 | $1,046 | $45,502 | 21.6% |
| Lake County | $550 | $679 | $826 | $1,055 | $48,113 | 20.6% |
| Logan County | $543 | $646 | $797 | $972 | $51,992 | 18.4% |
| Marshall County | $488 | $624 | $773 | $924 | $35,178 | 26.4% |
| Jasper County | $458 | $541 | $648 | $840 | $44,625 | 17.4% |
| Summit County | $459 | $581 | $697 | $889 | $42,571 | 19.6% |
| Sullivan County | $416 | $500 | $593 | $759 | $28,809 | 24.7% |
| Hamilton County | $528 | $632 | $797 | $953 | $48,312 | 19.8% |
| Owen County | $432 | $547 | $649 | $871 | $39,334 | 19.8% |
| Columbia County | $397 | $509 | $607 | $803 | $42,815 | 17.0% |
| Wayne County | $472 | $585 | $744 | $905 | $41,615 | 21.5% |
| Howard County | $528 | $646 | $768 | $1,003 | $43,565 | 21.2% |
| Ellis County | $469 | $588 | $726 | $935 | $44,124 | 19.7% |
| Fayette County | $449 | $541 | $677 | $821 | $42,144 | 19.3% |
| Macon County | $465 | $549 | $660 | $844 | $42,942 | 18.4% |
| Polk County | $460 | $556 | $668 | $839 | $34,034 | 23.6% |
| Hall County | $538 | $669 | $816 | $1,040 | $45,558 | 21.5% |
| Vance County | $457 | $567 | $722 | $866 | $33,845 | 25.6% |
| Butler County | $496 | $585 | $735 | $861 | $48,573 | 18.2% |
| Powell County | $524 | $651 | $826 | $1,014 | $42,429 | 23.4% |
| Monroe County | $547 | $660 | $831 | $1,027 | $42,311 | 23.6% |
| Clay County | $520 | $635 | $796 | $1,000 | $53,721 | 17.8% |
| Cumberland County | $446 | $535 | $674 | $848 | $33,184 | 24.4% |
| Henry County | $439 | $553 | $686 | $829 | $37,039 | 22.2% |
| Pike County | $402 | $515 | $609 | $756 | $38,451 | 19.0% |
| Stone County | $441 | $527 | $664 | $799 | $45,661 | 17.5% |
| Ford County | $394 | $500 | $593 | $730 | $34,314 | 20.7% |
| Moore County | $421 | $500 | $622 | $796 | $38,835 | 19.2% |
| Dallas County | $512 | $648 | $783 | $971 | $40,471 | 23.2% |
| Harrison County | $409 | $500 | $634 | $743 | $31,397 | 24.2% |
| Putnam County | $442 | $556 | $708 | $873 | $32,564 | 26.1% |
| Wilson County | $480 | $613 | $775 | $909 | $38,179 | 24.4% |
| Turner County | $427 | $535 | $673 | $809 | $29,063 | 27.8% |
| Hood County | $563 | $699 | $844 | $1,082 | $39,076 | 25.9% |
| Floyd County | $487 | $619 | $747 | $923 | $41,447 | 21.6% |
| Nash County | $483 | $570 | $717 | $873 | $35,368 | 24.3% |
| Crawford County | $533 | $658 | $827 | $1,032 | $40,985 | 24.2% |
| Lewis County | $514 | $622 | $792 | $909 | $33,828 | 28.1% |
| Davis County | $508 | $645 | $807 | $979 | $51,106 | 18.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Louisiana?
The 2026 statewide average rent in Louisiana is $704/mo for a 1-bedroom and $859/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in Louisiana?
Approximately 41.8% of households in Louisiana are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a tenant rights score of 3/10. This indicates relatively limited renter protections.