Rent in Ouachita Parish, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,026$12,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,017 (−0.9%)How much rent can you afford in Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 | $765 | $9,180 | $30,600 | $14.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $793 | $9,516 | $31,720 | $15.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,026 | $12,312 | $41,040 | $19.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,319 | $15,828 | $52,760 | $25.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,358 | $16,296 | $54,320 | $26.12/hr |
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Rent in Ouachita Parish, LA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Ouachita Parish, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,017 for a two-bedroom, down 0.9% from $1,026. A one-bedroom goes from $793 to $794, a studio from $765 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 Ouachita Parish, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $793 for a one-bedroom and $1,026 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,312 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 Ouachita Parish, LA?
To keep a $1,026 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.73 an hour, or $41,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $793 takes $15.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ouachita Parish, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $765, one bedroom $793, two $1,026, three $1,319 and four $1,358 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ouachita Parish, LA?
For the typical household, earning $54,688 a year ($4,557 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,026 takes 22.5% 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: ($1,026 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.73 an hour.