Plaquemines Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 23,305.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$964/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,113/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,331/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,701/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,996/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,071 | $964 | $-107 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,236 | $1,113 | $-123 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,478 | $1,331 | $-147 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,889 | $1,701 | $-188 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,217 | $1,996 | $-221 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,520
$3,710/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,240
$4,437/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Madison Parish
1 BR: $638/mo
Natchitoches Parish
1 BR: $705/mo
Vernon Parish
1 BR: $793/mo
Avoyelles Parish
1 BR: $653/mo
St. Martin Parish
1 BR: $898/mo
Catahoula Parish
1 BR: $647/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.