Livingston Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 143,425.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,032/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,064/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,204/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,511/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,943/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,063 | $1,032 | $-31 (-2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,081 | $1,064 | $-17 (-1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,222 | $1,204 | $-18 (-1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,528 | $1,511 | $-17 (-1.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,023 | $1,943 | $-80 (-4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,560
$3,547/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,160
$4,013/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Tensas Parish
1 BR: $761/mo
Winn Parish
1 BR: $761/mo
Iberville Parish
1 BR: $790/mo
St. Mary Parish
1 BR: $722/mo
Evangeline Parish
1 BR: $667/mo
Grant Parish
1 BR: $780/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.