County FMR · HUD FY2026
Terrebonne Parish Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Terrebonne Parish, LA - 6% below the US average.
- $904
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,102
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -3.2%
- YoY change
- -6%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Terrebonne is the 21st most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,289 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,289
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #21
- most expensive of 64 in Louisiana (2BR)
- +9%
- vs the state average
- $36,160
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (46.9%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Terrebonne Parish, LA. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana is $904 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,102/mo and a studio is $760/mo. This is 6% lower than the national average of $959 and 9% above the Louisiana average of $832.
Rent decreased3.2% from FY 2025 ($934), declining against the trend. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $36,160/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 39.7% of the 11,035 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.3%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.9% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 108,862. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-4.6%, Census ACS). That's slower than Louisiana's statewide growth of -0.9% over the same period.
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Area TERREBONNE·PARISH·LA·LA
Terrebonne Parish, LA: $904/mo 1BR · #1289 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA LA
- 1BR-FMR $904
- 2BR-FMR $1,102
- RANK-MID #1,289
- YOY-DOWN -3.2%
- VSUS-NEAR -6%
- VS-ST-HIGH +9% LA
- INC-ROOM 17%
- POP-MID 109K
- PHOTO-NEAR East Baton Rouge P
- VOUCH-90-110 $814–$994
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: East Baton Rouge ($160 1BR gap)
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Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $786 | $760 | $-26 (-3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $934 | $904 | $-30 (-3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,146 | $1,102 | $-44 (-3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,382 | $1,330 | $-52 (-3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,519 | $1,459 | $-60 (-3.9%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,102 higher than 59% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Terrebonne 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
- Terrebonne
Terrebonne Parish
$904 1BR FMR / mo
- Lafayette
Lafayette Parish
$898 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Terrebonne 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), Terrebonne Parish (this county) ($904), Lafayette Parish ($898).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $904/mo compares to Louisiana salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | LA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $102,290 | 10.6% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $102,060 | 10.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $78,880 | 13.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $69,540 | 15.6% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $59,590 | 18.2% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $52,280 | 20.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $50,580 | 21.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $48,770 | 22.2% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $47,580 | 22.8% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,700 | 28% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $35,890 | 30.2% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $28,820 | 37.6% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $27,940 | 38.8% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,040 | 40.1% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $23,110 | 46.9% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Terrebonne Parish. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Terrebonne (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 31.0% overall, from $690 to $904. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.4% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓3.2% | $760 | $904 | $1,102 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.8% | $786 | $934 | $1,146 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.4% | $757 | $900 | $1,117 |
| FY 2023 ↑11.4% | $656 | $780 | $981 |
| FY 2022 ↓0.7% | $598 | $700 | $890 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.2% | $664 | $705 | $897 |
| FY 2020 | $686 | $690 | $873 |
Part of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Metro Area
Terrebonne Parish is a central county of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.
Terrebonne Parish ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Lafourche Parish ($904), Terrebonne Parish (this county) ($904).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Terrebonne Parish, both outside Louisiana so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside LA (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside LA).
Nearby Counties in Louisiana
Largest counties by population in Louisiana
Showing the 8 largest of 63 other counties in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Terrebonne Parish?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Terrebonne Parish is $904 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,102 and a studio is $760.
How does Terrebonne Parish rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Terrebonne Parish is 6% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $904 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Terrebonne Parish rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Terrebonne Parish's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,102 ranks #1,289 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Terrebonne Parish?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $36,160 ($3,013/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Terrebonne Parish.
Is rent going up or down in Terrebonne Parish?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Terrebonne Parish decreased by 3.2% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $934 to $904.
Which jobs can afford rent in Terrebonne Parish?
Based on Louisiana BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $904/mo. 10 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Terrebonne Parish over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Terrebonne Parish went from $690 in FY 2020 to $904 in FY 2026, a total change of +31.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Terrebonne Parish?
In Terrebonne Parish, the FY 2026 FMR of $904/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Terrebonne Parish?
For Terrebonne Parish, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($904/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Terrebonne Parish?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.3%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Terrebonne Parish?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.9% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Terrebonne's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $904 implies about $36,160/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Louisiana counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs East Baton Rouge
- See where Terrebonne ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.