What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,204 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,032, 1-bedroom is $1,064, 3-bedroom is $1,511, and 4-bedroom is $1,943.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $48,160 per year ($4,013 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,204 in Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,032

1BR

$1,064

2BR

$1,204

3BR

$1,511

4BR

$1,943

Hours/week at min wage

128 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#356

of 661 U.S. metros (top 55% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-1.5%

$18 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +18.9%

Voucher payment standard

$1,084–$1,324

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,032	$12,384
1-Bedroom	$1,064	$12,768
2-Bedroom	$1,204	$14,448
3-Bedroom	$1,511	$18,132
4-Bedroom	$1,943	$23,316

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $894 → FY2026 $1,204

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,032	$1,064	$1,204	$1,511	$1,943
FY2025	$1,063	$1,081	$1,222	$1,528	$2,023
FY2024	$1,107	$1,124	$1,277	$1,598	$2,125
FY2023	$859	$876	$1,005	$1,266	$1,644
FY2022	$744	$781	$917	$1,161	$1,447
FY2021	$794	$856	$1,013	$1,290	$1,583
FY2020	$678	$765	$894	$1,145	$1,429

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $94,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,850	$22,700	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$33,100	$37,800	$42,550	$47,250	$51,050	$54,850
80% AMI (Low)	$52,950	$60,500	$68,050	$75,600	$81,650	$87,700

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$14,448/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$48,160/yr

$4,013/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$826	$945	$1,063	$1,275	$1,370
60% AMI Maximum	$992	$1,134	$1,275	$1,530	$1,644

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$1,032	$1,064	$1,204	$1,511	$1,535
Low HOME Rent	$827	$945	$1,063	$1,181	$1,276

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