Union Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 21,049.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$765/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$793/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,026/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,319/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,358/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $766 | $765 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $767 | $793 | +$26 (+3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $995 | $1,026 | +$31 (+3.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,276 | $1,319 | +$43 (+3.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,319 | $1,358 | +$39 (+3.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,720
$2,643/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,040
$3,420/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Allen Parish
1 BR: $754/mo
Lafayette Parish
1 BR: $898/mo
St. Helena Parish
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Iberville Parish
1 BR: $790/mo
Calcasieu Parish
1 BR: $928/mo
Caldwell 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.