Rent in Washington Parish, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$834$10,008 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $892 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $727 | $8,724 | $29,080 | $13.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $761 | $9,132 | $30,440 | $14.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $834 | $10,008 | $33,360 | $16.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,160 | $13,920 | $46,400 | $22.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,388 | $16,656 | $55,520 | $26.69/hr |
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Rent in Washington Parish, LA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington 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 7% from $834. A one-bedroom goes from $761 to $819, a studio from $727 to $767.
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 Washington Parish, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $761 for a one-bedroom and $834 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,008 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 Washington Parish, LA?
To keep a $834 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.04 an hour, or $33,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $761 takes $14.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington Parish, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $727, one bedroom $761, two $834, three $1,160 and four $1,388 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington Parish, LA?
For the typical household, earning $45,380 a year ($3,782 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $834 takes 22.1% 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: ($834 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.04 an hour.