FY2026 Fair Market Rents — East Baton Rouge Parish
Studio
$1,032
1BR
$1,064
2BR
$1,204
3BR
$1,511
4BR
$1,943
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
FIPS 22033 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
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 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,204/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$48,160/yr ($4,013/mo). Area Median Income is $94,500.
At LA's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 128 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| 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 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $94,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,850 | $22,700 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $33,100 | $37,800 | $42,550 | $47,250 | $51,050 | $54,850 |
| 80% AMI | $52,950 | $60,500 | $68,050 | $75,600 | $81,650 | $87,700 |