Rent in Richland Parish, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$944$11,328 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $975 (+3.3%)How much rent can you afford in Richland 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 Richland 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 | $754 | $9,048 | $30,160 | $14.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $759 | $9,108 | $30,360 | $14.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $944 | $11,328 | $37,760 | $18.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,132 | $13,584 | $45,280 | $21.77/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,344 | $16,128 | $53,760 | $25.85/hr |
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Rent in Richland Parish, LA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Richland Parish, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $975 for a two-bedroom, up 3.3% from $944. A one-bedroom goes from $759 to $785, a studio from $754 to $783.
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 Richland Parish, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $759 for a one-bedroom and $944 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,328 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 Richland Parish, LA?
To keep a $944 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.15 an hour, or $37,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $759 takes $14.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Richland Parish, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $754, one bedroom $759, two $944, three $1,132 and four $1,344 a month.
Is rent affordable in Richland Parish, LA?
For the typical household, earning $53,544 a year ($4,462 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $944 takes 21.2% 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: ($944 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.15 an hour.