Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Bossier Parish vs Louisiana
How do Bossier Parish and Louisiana rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $982
- Bossier Parish (1BR)
- $832
- Louisiana (1BR)
- +18%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Bossier Parish is 18% more expensive than Louisiana at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($982 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 | Bossier Parish | Louisiana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $763 | +$107 (+14%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 | $832 | +$150 (+18%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,111 | $1,007 | +$104 (+10%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,458 | $1,298 | +$160 (+12%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,552 | $1,508 | +$44 (+3%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Bossier Parish is 2% above 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).