Washington Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 45,514.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$727/mo
↓ 7.4% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$761/mo
↓ 6.7% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$834/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY
-29% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,160/mo
↓ 8.3% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,388/mo
↓ 4.9% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $785 | $727 | $-58 (-7.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 | $761 | $-55 (-6.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $903 | $834 | $-69 (-7.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,265 | $1,160 | $-105 (-8.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,459 | $1,388 | $-71 (-4.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,440
$2,537/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,360
$2,780/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Vermilion Parish
1 BR: $761/mo
Lincoln Parish
1 BR: $695/mo
Ascension Parish
1 BR: $1,064/mo
St. Helena Parish
1 BR: $1,064/mo
St. Bernard Parish
1 BR: $1,113/mo
Jefferson Davis Parish
1 BR: $664/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.