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%)