De Soto Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 26,821.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$870/mo
↑ 13.4% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$982/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
+2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,111/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,458/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,552/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $767 | $870 | +$103 (+13.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $892 | $982 | +$90 (+10.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,017 | $1,111 | +$94 (+9.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,317 | $1,458 | +$141 (+10.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,394 | $1,552 | +$158 (+11.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,280
$3,273/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,440
$3,703/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Catahoula Parish
1 BR: $647/mo
Madison Parish
1 BR: $638/mo
Plaquemines Parish
1 BR: $1,113/mo
Terrebonne Parish
1 BR: $904/mo
Caldwell Parish
1 BR: $647/mo
Morehouse Parish
1 BR: $636/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.