HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Jefferson Parish, LA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,331 a month. Rents run from $964 for a studio up to $1,996 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Jefferson Parish and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $964 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,113 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,331 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,701 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,996 |
How does Jefferson Parish compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Louisiana.
Higher rent than 100% of counties in Louisiana · 1st of 64
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Tammany Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | St. John the Baptist Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | Jefferson Parish(you are here) | $1,331 |
| … 58 more … | ||
| 46 | Madison Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Claiborne Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Morehouse Parish | $834 |
More data for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Jefferson Parish, LA for 2026?
In Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,331 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $964 for a studio to $1,996 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Jefferson Parish, LA?
A two-bedroom in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has a Fair Market Rent of $1,331 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Jefferson Parish become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Jefferson Parish, LA?
Every ZIP code in Jefferson Parish has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Jefferson Parish" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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