Rent in Houma, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,102$13,224 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,098 (−0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Houma, LA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Houma, 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 | $760 | $9,120 | $30,400 | $14.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $904 | $10,848 | $36,160 | $17.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,102 | $13,224 | $44,080 | $21.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,330 | $15,960 | $53,200 | $25.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,459 | $17,508 | $58,360 | $28.06/hr |
Living and working in Houma, LA
Rent in Houma, LA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Houma, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,098 for a two-bedroom, down 0.4% from $1,102. A one-bedroom goes from $904 to $903, a studio from $760 to $765.
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 Houma, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $904 for a one-bedroom and $1,102 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,224 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 Houma, LA?
To keep a $1,102 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.19 an hour, or $44,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $904 takes $17.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Houma, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $760, one bedroom $904, two $1,102, three $1,330 and four $1,459 a month.
Is rent affordable in Houma, LA?
For the typical household, earning $58,194 a year ($4,850 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,102 takes 22.7% 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: ($1,102 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.19 an hour.