Rent in Livingston Parish, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,204$14,448 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,149 (−4.6%)How much rent can you afford in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 | $1,032 | $12,384 | $41,280 | $19.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,064 | $12,768 | $42,560 | $20.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,204 | $14,448 | $48,160 | $23.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,511 | $18,132 | $60,440 | $29.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,943 | $23,316 | $77,720 | $37.37/hr |
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Rent in Livingston Parish, LA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Livingston Parish, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,149 for a two-bedroom, down 4.6% from $1,204. A one-bedroom goes from $1,064 to $1,014, a studio from $1,032 to $992.
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 Livingston Parish, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,064 for a one-bedroom and $1,204 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,448 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 Livingston Parish, LA?
To keep a $1,204 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.15 an hour, or $48,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,064 takes $20.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Livingston Parish, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,032, one bedroom $1,064, two $1,204, three $1,511 and four $1,943 a month.
Is rent affordable in Livingston Parish, LA?
For the typical household, earning $80,122 a year ($6,677 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,204 takes 18% 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: ($1,204 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.15 an hour.