Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Lafayette Parish vs Louisiana
How do Lafayette Parish and Louisiana rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $898
- Lafayette Parish (1BR)
- $832
- Louisiana (1BR)
- +8%
- 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 Lafayette Parish is 8% more expensive than Louisiana at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($898 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 | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $779 | $763 | +$16 (+2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $898 | $832 | +$66 (+8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,019 | $1,007 | +$12 (+1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,301 | $1,298 | +$3 (+0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,581 | $1,508 | +$73 (+5%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Lafayette Parish is 6% 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).