Rent in Hammond, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,099$13,188 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,097 (−0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Hammond, LA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Hammond, 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 | $831 | $9,972 | $33,240 | $15.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $848 | $10,176 | $33,920 | $16.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,099 | $13,188 | $43,960 | $21.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,372 | $16,464 | $54,880 | $26.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,455 | $17,460 | $58,200 | $27.98/hr |
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Rent in Hammond, LA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Hammond, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,097 for a two-bedroom, down 0.2% from $1,099. A one-bedroom goes from $848 to $854, a studio from $831 to $782.
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 Hammond, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $848 for a one-bedroom and $1,099 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,188 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 Hammond, LA?
To keep a $1,099 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.13 an hour, or $43,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $848 takes $16.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hammond, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $831, one bedroom $848, two $1,099, three $1,372 and four $1,455 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hammond, LA?
For the typical household, earning $48,166 a year ($4,014 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,099 takes 27.4% 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: ($1,099 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.13 an hour.