What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $921 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $697, 1-bedroom is $702, 3-bedroom is $1,281, and 4-bedroom is $1,315.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $36,840 per year ($3,070 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $921 in St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$697

1BR

$702

2BR

$921

3BR

$1,281

4BR

$1,315

Hours/week at min wage

98 hrs

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

National rank

#623

of 661 U.S. metros (top 95% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-5.2%

$51 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +14.6%

Voucher payment standard

$829–$1,013

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

St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$697	$8,364
1-Bedroom	$702	$8,424
2-Bedroom	$921	$11,052
3-Bedroom	$1,281	$15,372
4-Bedroom	$1,315	$15,780

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $809 → FY2026 $921

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$697	$702	$921	$1,281	$1,315
FY2025	$704	$741	$972	$1,362	$1,458
FY2024	$681	$715	$940	$1,325	$1,408
FY2023	$609	$644	$848	$1,205	$1,271
FY2022	$590	$621	$817	$1,124	$1,220
FY2021	$581	$610	$804	$1,053	$1,200
FY2020	$585	$614	$809	$1,008	$1,197

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $94,000

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,750	$22,600	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$32,900	$37,600	$42,300	$47,000	$50,800	$54,550
80% AMI (Low)	$52,650	$60,200	$67,700	$75,200	$81,250	$87,250

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,052/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

11.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$36,840/yr

$3,070/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	$822	$940	$1,057	$1,269	$1,362
60% AMI Maximum	$987	$1,128	$1,269	$1,522	$1,635

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	$697	$702	$921	$1,281	$1,315
Low HOME Rent	$822	$940	$1,057	$1,175	$1,270

Compare St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other LA Metros

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