Rent in Lincoln Parish, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$881$10,572 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $892 (+1.2%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $649 | $7,788 | $25,960 | $12.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $695 | $8,340 | $27,800 | $13.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $881 | $10,572 | $35,240 | $16.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,156 | $13,872 | $46,240 | $22.23/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $17,280 | $57,600 | $27.69/hr |
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Rent in Lincoln Parish, LA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lincoln Parish, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $892 for a two-bedroom, up 1.2% from $881. A one-bedroom goes from $695 to $754, a studio from $649 to $724.
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 Lincoln Parish, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $695 for a one-bedroom and $881 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,572 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 Lincoln Parish, LA?
To keep a $881 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.94 an hour, or $35,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $695 takes $13.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln Parish, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $649, one bedroom $695, two $881, three $1,156 and four $1,440 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln Parish, LA?
For the typical household, earning $39,172 a year ($3,264 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $881 takes 27% 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: ($881 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.94 an hour.