County FMR · HUD FY2026
Beauregard Parish Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Beauregard Parish, LA - 26% below the US average.
- $713
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $935
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -6.8%
- YoY change
- -26%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Beauregard is the 31st cheapest of 64 counties in Louisiana by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #724 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has fallen 6.8% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #724
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #31
- cheapest of 64 in Louisiana (2BR)
- -14%
- vs the state average
- $28,520
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (37%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Beauregard Parish, LA. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana is $713 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $935/mo and a studio is $655/mo. This is 26% lower than the national average of $959 and 14% below the Louisiana average of $832.
Rent decreased6.8% from FY 2025 ($765), declining against the trend. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $28,520/year.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 36,553. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-0.3%, Census ACS). That's in line with Louisiana's statewide growth of -0.9% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Beauregard Parish
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Beauregard Parish's 2-bedroom of $935 ranks #724 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the lower-rent quarter of HUD counties.
This is a below-average rent market: 1-bedroom FMR is 26% under the US average of $959 and 14% below Louisiana's $832. HUD's 1-bedroom figure shifted from $765 (FY 2025) to $713 (FY 2026), a -6.8% move that deepens an already-cheap market.
A 1-bedroom at $713 needs $28,520/year under the 30% rule against a county median of $64,995, and the median household clears that line with room to spare. A 2-bedroom at $935 is the next step up.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $655 | $-22 (-3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $765 | $713 | $-52 (-6.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $974 | $935 | $-39 (-4.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,216 | $1,155 | $-61 (-5.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,610 | $1,569 | $-41 (-2.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Beauregard Parish. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Beauregard sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$935 higher than 23% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Beauregard compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Louisiana counties
- St. Tammany
St. Tammany Parish
$1,130 1BR FMR / mo
- Jefferson
Jefferson Parish
$1,113 1BR FMR / mo
- Orleans
Orleans Parish
$1,113 1BR FMR / mo
- East Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish
$1,064 1BR FMR / mo
- Caddo
Caddo Parish
$982 1BR FMR / mo
- Lafayette
Lafayette Parish
$898 1BR FMR / mo
- Beauregard
Beauregard Parish
$713 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Beauregard is highlighted. Nearby Louisiana counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: St. Tammany Parish ($1,130), Jefferson Parish ($1,113), Orleans Parish ($1,113), East Baton Rouge Parish ($1,064), Caddo Parish ($982), Lafayette Parish ($898), Beauregard Parish (this county) ($713).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $713/mo, most of these Louisiana occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | LA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $102,290 | 8.4% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $102,060 | 8.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $78,880 | 10.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $69,540 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $59,590 | 14.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $52,280 | 16.4% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $50,580 | 16.9% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $48,770 | 17.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $47,580 | 18% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,700 | 22.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $35,890 | 23.8% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $28,820 | 29.7% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $27,940 | 30.6% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,040 | 31.6% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $23,110 | 37% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Beauregard Parish. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Beauregard (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 15.4% overall, from $618 to $713. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.8% in FY 2023, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓6.8% | $655 | $713 | $935 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.2% | $677 | $765 | $974 |
| FY 2024 ↑7.5% | $727 | $741 | $865 |
| FY 2023 ↑12.8% | $677 | $689 | $782 |
| FY 2022 ↓3.8% | $600 | $611 | $696 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.8% | $621 | $635 | $725 |
| FY 2020 | $606 | $618 | $710 |
Part of the DeRidder, LA Micro Area
Beauregard Parish is a central county of the DeRidder, LA micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Beauregard's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $713 implies about $28,520/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Beauregard can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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