Biggest Rent Increases in Louisiana — FY2026
Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Louisiana. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
Most Expensive Metros for Rent
Least Expensive Metros for Rent
Biggest Rent Increases
Highest Income Limits
| # | Metro Area | State | FY2025 2BR | FY2026 2BR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $1,017 | $1,111 | +$94 (+9.2%) |
| 2 | Lake Charles, LA MSA | LA | $1,144 | $1,217 | +$73 (+6.4%) |
| 3 | Assumption Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $926 | $967 | +$41 (+4.4%) |
| 4 | Monroe, LA MSA | LA | $995 | $1,026 | +$31 (+3.1%) |
| 5 | Hammond, LA MSA | LA | $1,099 | $1,099 | +$0 (+0%) |
| 6 | Alexandria, LA MSA | LA | $1,000 | $994 | +$-6 (+-0.6%) |
| 7 | Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $1,222 | $1,204 | +$-18 (+-1.5%) |
| 8 | Acadia Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $903 | $880 | +$-23 (+-2.5%) |
| 9 | Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $1,052 | $1,019 | +$-33 (+-3.1%) |
| 10 | Houma-Thibodaux, LA MSA | LA | $1,146 | $1,102 | +$-44 (+-3.8%) |
| 11 | Iberville Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $903 | $866 | +$-37 (+-4.1%) |
| 12 | St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $972 | $921 | +$-51 (+-5.2%) |
| 13 | Morehouse Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $903 | $834 | +$-69 (+-7.6%) |
| 14 | Vermilion Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $903 | $834 | +$-69 (+-7.6%) |
| 15 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area | LA | $1,478 | $1,331 | +$-147 (+-9.9%) |