Average Rent in Louisiana

Rental market overview for Louisiana, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$845

Median Income

$52,383

Rent Burden

32.3%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Louisiana: 32.3% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Louisiana

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Louisiana by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
New Orleans	$51,116	$1,162	35.8%
Baton Rouge	$50,155	$1,010	34.1%
Shreveport	$45,967	$945	34.9%
Metairie	$72,070	$1,120	29.9%
Lafayette	$58,850	$1,022	30.7%
Lake Charles	$54,761	$1,007	31.0%
Kenner	$60,557	$1,085	28.8%
Bossier City	$54,100	$1,044	30.6%
Monroe	$36,550	$790	34.9%
Alexandria	$49,049	$928	33.5%
Prairieville	$111,927	$1,204	27.6%
Houma	$56,823	$910	33.3%
Marrero	$47,757	$988	34.4%
Central	$82,714	$1,340	32.5%
Laplace	$70,172	$1,165	29.8%
Slidell	$63,004	$1,330	34.7%
New Iberia	$47,108	$817	31.0%
Terrytown	$56,877	$1,038	30.2%
Ruston	$32,877	$833	38.1%
Chalmette	$55,655	$1,047	36.3%
Harvey	$41,994	$1,151	44.2%
Sulphur	$53,606	$890	25.9%
Bayou Cane	$71,965	$986	23.8%
Hammond	$42,049	$899	41.5%
Zachary	$88,811	$1,451	46.1%
Shenandoah	$103,130	$1,169	24.6%
Natchitoches	$34,020	$737	39.2%
Gretna	$47,010	$994	49.0%
Estelle	$73,756	$1,327	47.1%
Youngsville	$111,619	$1,324	18.6%
Opelousas	$34,271	$722	32.7%
Thibodaux	$51,704	$937	37.5%
Pineville	$51,752	$830	29.8%
Luling	$83,031	$1,444	41.7%
River Ridge	$81,470	$981	29.5%
Broussard	$94,912	$994	34.3%
Mandeville	$84,886	$1,225	29.6%
West Monroe	$47,129	$794	28.9%
Baker	$60,555	$1,012	32.9%
Gonzales	$66,310	$1,331	26.0%
Claiborne	$63,056	$1,162	29.7%
Destrehan	$103,073	$1,165	34.4%
Minden	$28,233	$750	48.8%
Crowley	$28,827	$612	37.4%
Woodmere	$70,087	$1,300	47.5%
Bayou Blue	$65,954	$1,091	51.0%
Moss Bluff	$84,038	$1,266	10.2%
Gardere	$54,412	$1,109	28.8%
Covington	$71,719	$1,321	31.2%
Morgan City	$48,857	$838	35.7%
Abbeville	$39,566	$749	36.3%
Raceland	$47,371	$550	51.0%
Timberlane	$64,591	$1,400	40.1%
Belle Chasse	$92,059	$1,494	28.4%
Waggaman	$45,286	$1,449	51.0%
Bogalusa	$39,213	$750	32.9%
Carencro	$56,352	$888	29.8%
Jefferson	$54,808	$1,090	32.7%
DeRidder	$56,607	$936	26.6%
Jennings	$39,888	$773	34.7%
Bastrop	$29,286	$737	40.0%
Eunice	$37,828	$768	30.6%
Denham Springs	$85,625	$1,064	22.9%
Harahan	$75,099	$1,033	29.2%
Village St. George	$96,971	$1,361	32.7%
Oak Hills Place	$91,523	$1,178	34.7%
Eden Isle	$73,784	$1,409	34.2%
Merrydale	$42,873	$1,122	30.9%
Westwego	$43,981	$943	32.6%
Fort Polk South	$58,077	$1,141	24.0%
Prien	$93,011	$1,316	17.4%
Scott	$55,057	$988	31.0%
Old Jefferson	$88,137	$1,220	36.4%
Reserve	$55,183	$1,161	24.2%
Ponchatoula	$38,249	$1,042	36.3%
Red Chute	$76,520	$1,548	33.7%
Breaux Bridge	$45,619	$876	51.0%
St. Rose	$61,920	$796	40.3%
Meraux	$70,707	$950	37.2%
Rayne	$34,725	$795	32.4%
Bridge City	$50,282	$1,198	31.6%
Donaldsonville	$22,110	$734	46.8%
Addis	$101,450	$890	35.9%
Oakdale	$46,250	$785	20.2%
Galliano	$53,547	$781	26.8%
Franklin	$39,068	$832	39.1%
St. Gabriel	$55,735	$854	25.2%
Ville Platte	$24,341	$677	37.6%
Walker	$86,446	$1,259	23.8%
Tallulah	$31,070	$594	32.9%
Inniswold	$107,827	$1,316	30.5%
Plaquemine	$69,183	$841	28.6%
Elmwood	$80,822	$1,446	25.1%
Larose	$66,518	$717	23.2%
Gray	$52,075	$1,057	24.8%
Patterson	$46,189	$738	36.9%
Leesville	$35,652	$835	31.1%
Cut Off	$71,719	$766	18.8%
Schriever	$56,569	$875	25.2%
St. Martinville	$32,781	$667	29.4%
Brownfields	$44,401	$978	39.9%
Grambling	$25,050	$776	51.0%
Marksville	$33,635	$719	29.7%
Carlyss	$76,484	$1,351	37.5%
Port Allen	$53,706	$1,065	23.9%
Avondale	$53,144	$1,287	26.9%
Westlake	$63,841	$934	42.5%
Winnsboro	$31,821	$770	31.3%
Jeanerette	$50,987	$965	23.0%
Swartz	$68,925	$866	45.9%
Monticello	$62,540	$1,141	38.3%
Violet	$51,067	$1,149	51.0%
Springhill	$27,868	$721	39.6%
Berwick	$52,458	$497	23.9%
Mansfield	$33,072	$649	33.9%
Jackson	$40,642	$682	24.7%
New Roads	$47,792	$617	27.8%
Haughton	$46,567	$938	37.3%
Kaplan	$38,505	$719	40.4%
Arabi	$49,071	$939	38.2%
Eastwood	$65,568	$916	47.7%
Brownsville	$33,819	$759	51.0%
Church Point	$44,185	$752	29.7%
Jonesboro	$28,963	$709	34.6%
Winnfield	$37,477	$646	23.2%
Jena	$67,009	$901	27.9%
Vidalia	$43,684	$1,107	32.8%
Bayou Vista	$46,399	$860	36.0%
Ball	$76,198	$966	21.7%
Richwood	$28,594	$820	37.2%
Hahnville	$67,391	$593	31.3%
Franklinton	$31,645	$694	33.4%
Lake Providence	$25,614	$650	51.0%
Blanchard	$88,558	$1,046	35.5%
Farmerville	$24,337	$713	33.3%
Bunkie	$21,888	$819	51.0%
Rayville	$23,292	$686	35.0%
Welsh	$94,196	$685	26.8%
Vinton	$40,859	$843	32.6%
Iowa	$62,024	$1,040	28.0%
Ferriday	$26,513	$780	51.0%
Greenwood	$63,696	$578	28.6%
Lakeshore	$39,826	$1,008	37.3%
Lutcher	$45,457	$828	45.0%
Vivian	$23,875	$750	33.8%
South Vacherie	$75,526	$1,084	14.5%
Natalbany	$29,047	$1,041	45.0%
DeQuincy	$51,500	$672	39.4%
Sunset	$55,326	$810	26.5%
Gramercy	$81,438	$862	46.2%
Mamou	$23,310	$513	33.4%
Westminster	$68,843	$1,363	37.0%
New Orleans Station	$78,542	$2,060	30.4%
Norco	$70,492	$1,107	46.7%
Many	$22,260	$421	31.8%
Ossun	$39,559	$920	26.3%
Jean Lafitte	$59,225	$1,069	21.3%
Poydras	$50,403	$1,195	51.0%
Chauvin	$49,280	$1,009	37.8%
Milton	$98,818	$1,734	33.9%
Pierre Part	$51,078	$845	25.0%
Delcambre	$45,943	$843	30.5%
Woodworth	$103,667	$846	33.3%
White Castle	$22,574	$668	26.9%
Benton	$70,471	$780	33.0%
Basile	$38,500	$815	27.6%
Lafourche Crossing	$94,141	$983	17.4%
Stonewall	$66,667	$995	23.6%
New Llano	$50,758	$794	23.9%
Haynesville	$26,867	$453	43.2%
Boutte	$74,886	$1,164	27.2%
Independence	$41,071	$963	39.5%
Erath	$45,486	$858	30.9%
Maurice	$86,953	$1,069	35.8%
Port Barre	$37,000	$760	32.1%
Sterlington	$66,420	$1,032	28.5%
Fort Polk North	$39,771	$1,062	32.0%
Baldwin	$29,473	$932	38.0%
Coushatta	$27,841	$588	29.2%
Golden Meadow	$55,917	$707	30.6%
Bayou L'Ourse	$45,777	$493	27.7%
Livingston	$70,156	$893	28.6%
Amelia	$45,333	$872	20.3%
Logansport	$37,550	$448	23.8%
Kinder	$39,097	$763	29.0%
Kentwood	$29,856	$838	42.0%
Sorrento	$94,766	$1,023	42.8%
Zwolle	$29,464	$538	36.0%
Rosepine	$57,333	$715	23.4%
North Vacherie	$35,000	$562	51.0%
Cottonport	$31,676	$716	47.6%
St. Francisville	$46,681	$856	41.9%
Ringgold	$21,761	$372	33.5%
Henderson	$39,635	$684	20.6%
Vienna Bend	$42,754	$1,003	28.0%
Colfax	$27,847	$548	32.4%
Glenmora	$34,865	$739	32.7%
Labadieville	$55,250	$1,184	14.9%
Oak Grove	$31,875	$674	36.0%
Arnaudville	$24,219	$472	42.1%
Iota	$37,778	$548	30.9%
Wallace	$71,900	$666	40.9%
Banks Springs	$24,656	$380	31.7%
Duson	$30,302	$717	31.9%
Mathews	$58,750	$939	51.0%
Pine Prairie	$32,244	$701	26.5%
Minorca	$43,438	$616	21.1%
Choudrant	$69,313	$933	35.3%
Mansura	$21,173	$668	43.3%
Cecilia	$70,259	$676	9.0%
Montegut	$32,989	$853	43.5%
Killian	$49,359	$1,698	51.0%
Olla	$34,333	$675	30.1%
Boyce	$31,184	$844	43.4%
Sibley	$31,359	$696	51.0%
Simmesport	$19,592	$400	38.7%
Livonia	$48,523	$710	51.0%
Elton	$35,828	$565	27.4%
Jonesville	$40,875	$735	43.8%
Roseland	$43,693	$825	38.3%
Ventress	$75,500	$1,341	13.8%
Gueydan	$24,375	$661	44.4%
Urania	$54,375	$1,075	27.9%
Bernice	$24,375	$640	36.2%
Fifth Ward	$49,207	$903	23.2%
Albany	$74,375	$920	25.2%
New Sarpy	$55,147	$859	19.4%
Morse	$53,393	$489	9.0%
Greensburg	$42,957	$220	27.4%
Anacoco	$70,147	$1,021	19.7%
Fordoche	$57,663	$1,071	19.7%
Slaughter	$68,750	$1,015	45.4%
Charenton	$50,282	$501	21.6%
Dubach	$31,953	$478	21.3%
Empire	$25,950	$922	37.5%
Madisonville	$108,281	$1,188	42.5%
French Settlement	$84,583	$1,138	24.1%
Lydia	$41,463	$1,046	22.5%
Campti	$14,330	$495	42.9%
Merryville	$35,227	$565	26.2%
Krotz Springs	$41,033	$342	29.7%
Loreauville	$25,473	$821	35.2%
Newellton	$25,614	$488	27.2%
Wisner	$28,664	$611	33.3%
Montgomery	$58,788	$706	17.5%
Tickfaw	$48,281	$829	36.5%
Ridgecrest	$38,472	$925	21.9%
Plain Dealing	$36,989	$514	25.9%
Moreauville	$34,583	$660	33.1%
Dulac	$33,750	$766	18.4%
Lakeview	$56,281	$944	42.2%
Welcome	$53,780	$623	24.2%
Grand Coteau	$51,563	$624	14.5%
Washington	$36,719	$581	19.2%
Chatham	$28,750	$638	29.5%
Simsboro	$34,349	$850	32.2%
St. Joseph	$34,643	$808	29.2%
Sarepta	$50,156	$739	33.1%
Cullen	$19,853	$628	40.7%
Estherwood	$46,000	$634	28.1%
Wilson	$32,868	$378	40.0%
Lecompte	$38,578	$639	40.8%
Doyline	$31,652	$665	33.3%
Maringouin	$41,875	$743	51.0%
Forest Hill	$74,375	$1,107	35.2%
Cheneyville	$17,917	$667	51.0%
Hornbeck	$56,250	$1,047	27.8%
Gibsland	$19,242	$443	26.5%
Florien	$33,125	$663	31.5%
Mangham	$34,342	$775	27.5%
Mermentau	$110,213	$463	28.8%
Tangipahoa	$18,269	$850	40.6%
Grayson	$47,917	$800	26.7%
Hessmer	$35,000	$835	30.6%
Marion	$22,284	$474	27.7%
Hodge	$37,321	$682	26.9%
Clarks	$28,421	$765	31.6%
Waterproof	$21,953	$484	25.5%
Mooringsport	$19,461	$643	37.9%
Pleasant Hill	$26,719	$578	38.5%
Vienna	$73,636	$597	46.8%
South Mansfield	$15,764	$306	28.4%
Morganza	$55,000	$864	44.2%
Port Vincent	$65,269	$688	23.1%
Epps	$45,125	$888	42.3%
Sun	$53,125	$738	22.5%
Pollock	$41,563	$617	31.0%
Richmond	$60,000	$689	32.5%
North Hodge	$29,856	$915	42.0%
Pioneer	$75,539	$770	13.0%
Elizabeth	$34,792	$794	28.9%
Springfield	$46,477	$589	28.1%
Converse	$81,250	$718	9.0%
Clarence	$21,645	$913	37.5%
Dry Prong	$65,781	$825	14.5%
Kilbourne	$36,563	$624	22.6%
Montpelier	$48,125	$960	51.0%
Dubberly	$39,464	$725	15.0%
Napoleonville	$19,189	$494	51.0%
Turkey Creek	$50,278	$906	23.3%
Goldonna	$45,179	$863	31.8%
Columbia	$53,750	$778	22.7%
East Hodge	$25,568	$425	31.7%
Varnado	$33,125	$742	28.8%
Angie	$41,250	$1,050	51.0%
Clayton	$47,292	$444	30.6%
Dodson	$38,125	$690	18.5%
Natchez	$22,031	$285	51.0%
Belcher	$79,688	$983	16.9%
Chataignier	$37,500	$646	51.0%
Tullos	$55,000	$1,063	32.9%
Evergreen	$33,125	$525	28.3%
Eros	$37,604	$440	N/A
Dixie Inn	$22,083	$688	40.7%
Creola	$66,250	$1,151	22.5%
Provencal	$43,333	$748	14.9%
Starks	$14,858	$235	22.9%
Forest	$35,417	$733	50.0%
Saline	$37,321	$669	30.6%
Collinston	$20,833	$277	25.0%
Bonita	$23,833	$640	33.6%
Ida	$49,250	$675	51.0%
Norwood	$41,800	$850	42.5%
Georgetown	$46,250	$338	40.8%
Fisher	$32,344	$689	45.0%
Joyce	$51,458	$539	13.9%
Palmetto	$26,538	$653	51.0%
Baskin	$55,625	$725	28.3%
Bienville	$25,313	$622	51.0%
Ashland	$41,827	$850	23.3%
Reeves	$44,375	$688	22.5%
Robeline	$18,438	$844	51.0%
Downsville	$128,750	$630	13.8%

How Louisiana Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$845▼ 38.1%

Rent Burden

32.3%▲ 6.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%▲ 114.4%

Louisiana Rental Market Overview

Louisiana has approximately 478 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 30.9% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $845, which is 38% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Louisiana renter spends approximately 32.3% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests renters in the state may face greater housing cost pressure than the national norm. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 18.4%, the Louisiana rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Louisiana Cities

59% of cities in Louisiana have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Louisiana
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	75
25 to 30%	73
30 to 35%	82
35% and up	131

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Moss Bluff: median rent of $1,266, median income of $84,038, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 10.2%. (Source: Census ACS)

South Vacherie: median rent of $1,084, median income of $75,526, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.5%. (Source: Census ACS)

Prien: median rent of $1,316, median income of $93,011, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.4%. (Source: Census ACS)

Lafourche Crossing: median rent of $983, median income of $94,141, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.4%. (Source: Census ACS)

Youngsville: median rent of $1,324, median income of $111,619, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.6%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Poydras: median rent of $1,195, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Ferriday: median rent of $780, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Bunkie: median rent of $819, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Lake Providence: median rent of $650, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Brownsville: median rent of $759, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Louisiana

In Louisiana, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

Renting in Louisiana: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Louisiana. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Louisiana may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

Louisiana Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for Louisiana are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Affordable rentals in Louisiana

1,208 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across Louisiana, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.

New Orleans

188 buildings

Baton Rouge

103 buildings

Shreveport

95 buildings

Monroe

45 buildings

Lake Charles

35 buildings

See all affordable rental cities in Louisiana →

Cities in Louisiana

478 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 478 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
New Orleans	380,408	$1,162	35.8%	N/A
Baton Rouge	225,500	$1,010	34.1%	N/A
Shreveport	186,183	$945	34.9%	N/A
Metairie	140,046	$1,120	29.9%	N/A
Lafayette	121,706	$1,022	30.7%	N/A
Lake Charles	82,430	$1,007	31.0%	N/A
Kenner	65,785	$1,085	28.8%	N/A
Bossier City	62,971	$1,044	30.6%	N/A
Monroe	47,631	$790	34.9%	N/A
Alexandria	45,133	$928	33.5%	N/A
Prairieville	34,215	$1,204	27.6%	N/A
Houma	33,094	$910	33.3%	N/A
Marrero	32,003	$988	34.4%	N/A
Central	29,518	$1,340	32.5%	N/A
Laplace	28,956	$1,165	29.8%	N/A
Slidell	28,690	$1,330	34.7%	N/A
New Iberia	28,363	$817	31.0%	N/A
Terrytown	26,105	$1,038	30.2%	N/A
Ruston	22,282	$833	38.1%	N/A
Chalmette	22,192	$1,047	36.3%	N/A
Harvey	21,485	$1,151	44.2%	N/A
Sulphur	21,286	$890	25.9%	N/A
Bayou Cane	21,142	$986	23.8%	N/A
Hammond	20,239	$899	41.5%	N/A
Zachary	19,401	$1,451	46.1%	N/A
Shenandoah	18,561	$1,169	24.6%	N/A
Natchitoches	17,908	$737	39.2%	N/A
Gretna	17,640	$994	49.0%	N/A
Estelle	17,091	$1,327	47.1%	N/A
Youngsville	15,990	$1,324	18.6%	N/A
Opelousas	15,810	$722	32.7%	N/A
Thibodaux	15,738	$937	37.5%	N/A
Pineville	14,357	$830	29.8%	N/A
Luling	14,207	$1,444	41.7%	N/A
River Ridge	13,362	$981	29.5%	N/A
Broussard	13,322	$994	34.3%	N/A
Mandeville	13,194	$1,225	29.6%	N/A
West Monroe	12,987	$794	28.9%	N/A
Baker	12,463	$1,012	32.9%	N/A
Gonzales	12,356	$1,331	26.0%	N/A
Claiborne	12,159	$1,162	29.7%	N/A
Destrehan	12,057	$1,165	34.4%	N/A
Minden	11,789	$750	48.8%	N/A
Crowley	11,726	$612	37.4%	N/A
Woodmere	11,661	$1,300	47.5%	N/A
Bayou Blue	11,624	$1,091	51.0%	N/A
Moss Bluff	11,582	$1,266	10.2%	N/A
Gardere	11,565	$1,109	28.8%	N/A
Covington	11,444	$1,321	31.2%	N/A
Morgan City	11,373	$838	35.7%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.