Lafayette Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 243,175.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$779/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$898/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,019/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,301/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,581/mo
↓ 8.9% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $779 | +$39 (+5.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $930 | $898 | $-32 (-3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,052 | $1,019 | $-33 (-3.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,322 | $1,301 | $-21 (-1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,736 | $1,581 | $-155 (-8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,920
$2,993/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,760
$3,397/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish
1 BR: $1,064/mo
St. Mary Parish
1 BR: $722/mo
Winn Parish
1 BR: $761/mo
Cameron Parish
1 BR: $928/mo
Bienville Parish
1 BR: $707/mo
Avoyelles Parish
1 BR: $653/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.