Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA metro area. Population: 266,168.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$990/mo
+11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,130/mo
+18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,331/mo
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,724/mo
+13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,996/mo
+14% vs US
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,200
$3,767/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,240
$4,437/month gross
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.