St. Bernard Parish, LA at a glance
Median household income
$58,651$4,888 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in St. Bernard Parish, LA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $964 | $11,568 | $38,560 | 19.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,113 | $13,356 | $44,520 | 22.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,331 | $15,972 | $53,240 | 27.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,701 | $20,412 | $68,040 | 34.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,996 | $23,952 | $79,840 | 40.8% |
Rent in St. Bernard Parish, LA, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in St. Bernard Parish, LA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $58,651 a year ($4,888 a month before tax).
What $58,651 leaves after Louisiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Louisiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in St. Bernard Parish, LA: common questions
What is the median household income in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in St. Bernard Parish, LA is $58,651 per year (approximately $4,888 per month).
What is the average rent in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $964 for a studio, $1,113 for one bedroom, $1,331 for two, $1,701 for three and $1,996 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is St. Bernard Parish, LA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 92.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
To keep a $1,331 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $53,240 a year, or $4,437 a month. That is 91% of what the typical household in St. Bernard Parish, LA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
On the local median income of $58,651 ($4,888 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,444 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,466 for everything else and $978 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,331 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
Homes in Louisiana paid 13.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $121. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.