Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Allen Parish vs Louisiana

How do Allen Parish and Louisiana rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$754
Allen Parish (1BR)
$832
Louisiana (1BR)
−9%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Allen Parish
$754/mo 1BR
Population: 22,798
State
Louisiana
$832/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Allen Parish is 9% cheaper than Louisiana at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($754 vs $832). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Allen Parish Louisiana Difference
Studio $601 $763 −$162 (-21%)
1 Bedroom $754 $832 −$78 (-9%)
2 Bedroom $834 $1,007 −$173 (-17%)
3 Bedroom $1,048 $1,298 −$250 (-19%)
4 Bedroom $1,249 $1,508 −$259 (-17%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Allen Parish is 21% below the US average. Louisiana is 13% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).