St. Tammany Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 266,168.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$990/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY
+11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,130/mo
↓ 8.6% YoY
+18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,331/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,724/mo
↓ 8.7% YoY
+13% 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 | $990 | $-81 (-7.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,236 | $1,130 | $-106 (-8.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,478 | $1,331 | $-147 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,889 | $1,724 | $-165 (-8.7%) |
| 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
$45,200
$3,767/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,240
$4,437/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Ascension Parish
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Pointe Coupee Parish
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Caddo Parish
1 BR: $982/mo
La Salle Parish
1 BR: $660/mo
St. Charles Parish
1 BR: $1,113/mo
West Baton Rouge Parish
1 BR: $1,064/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.