Natchitoches Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 37,478.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$634/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,146/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,373/mo
↓ 5.1% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $634 | $-70 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $783 | $705 | $-78 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,027 | $925 | $-102 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,273 | $1,146 | $-127 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,447 | $1,373 | $-74 (-5.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,200
$2,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Lafourche Parish
1 BR: $904/mo
Cameron Parish
1 BR: $928/mo
Iberville Parish
1 BR: $790/mo
Ascension Parish
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Avoyelles Parish
1 BR: $653/mo
Sabine Parish
1 BR: $686/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.