Rent in Allen Parish, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$834$10,008 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $910 (+9.1%)How much rent can you afford in Allen Parish, LA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Allen Parish, LA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $601 | $7,212 | $24,040 | $11.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $754 | $9,048 | $30,160 | $14.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $834 | $10,008 | $33,360 | $16.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,048 | $12,576 | $41,920 | $20.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,249 | $14,988 | $49,960 | $24.02/hr |
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Rent in Allen Parish, LA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Allen Parish, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $910 for a two-bedroom, up 9.1% from $834. A one-bedroom goes from $754 to $836, a studio from $601 to $657.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Allen Parish, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $754 for a one-bedroom and $834 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,008 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Allen Parish, LA?
To keep a $834 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.04 an hour, or $33,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $754 takes $14.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Allen Parish, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $601, one bedroom $754, two $834, three $1,048 and four $1,249 a month.
Is rent affordable in Allen Parish, LA?
For the typical household, earning $46,469 a year ($3,872 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $834 takes 21.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($834 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.04 an hour.