Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Franklin Parish vs Louisiana

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

$698
Franklin Parish (1BR)
$832
Louisiana (1BR)
−16%
1BR difference

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

County
Franklin Parish
$698/mo 1BR
Population: 19,752
State
Louisiana
$832/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Franklin Parish is 16% cheaper than Louisiana at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($698 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 Franklin Parish Louisiana Difference
Studio $601 $763 −$162 (-21%)
1 Bedroom $698 $832 −$134 (-16%)
2 Bedroom $834 $1,007 −$173 (-17%)
3 Bedroom $1,067 $1,298 −$231 (-18%)
4 Bedroom $1,249 $1,508 −$259 (-17%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Franklin Parish is 27% 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).