FY2026 Fair Market Rents — St. James Parish
Studio
$697
1BR
$702
2BR
$921
3BR
$1,281
4BR
$1,315
St. James Parish, Louisiana
FIPS 22093 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
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 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $921/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$36,840/yr ($3,070/mo). Area Median Income is $94,000.
At LA's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 98 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| 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 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $94,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,750 | $22,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $32,900 | $37,600 | $42,300 | $47,000 | $50,800 | $54,550 |
| 80% AMI | $52,650 | $60,200 | $67,700 | $75,200 | $81,250 | $87,250 |