Lafourche Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 97,220.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$760/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$904/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,102/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,330/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,459/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $786 | $760 | $-26 (-3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $934 | $904 | $-30 (-3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,146 | $1,102 | $-44 (-3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,382 | $1,330 | $-52 (-3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,519 | $1,459 | $-60 (-3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,160
$3,013/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,080
$3,673/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Cameron Parish
1 BR: $928/mo
St. Martin Parish
1 BR: $898/mo
Natchitoches Parish
1 BR: $705/mo
Madison Parish
1 BR: $638/mo
Allen Parish
1 BR: $754/mo
St. John the Baptist Parish
1 BR: $1,113/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.