Rapides Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 129,536.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$728/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$780/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$994/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,342/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,523/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $728 | +$18 (+2.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $762 | $780 | +$18 (+2.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,000 | $994 | $-6 (-0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,354 | $1,342 | $-12 (-0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,513 | $1,523 | +$10 (+0.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,200
$2,600/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,760
$3,313/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Iberia Parish
1 BR: $764/mo
Tensas Parish
1 BR: $761/mo
Sabine Parish
1 BR: $686/mo
Vermilion Parish
1 BR: $761/mo
Allen Parish
1 BR: $754/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.