HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Ouachita Parish, LA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,026 a month. Rents run from $765 for a studio up to $1,358 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 Ouachita Parish and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $765 |
| 1 Bedroom | $793 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,026 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,319 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,358 |
How does Ouachita Parish compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Louisiana.
Higher rent than 63% of counties in Louisiana · 25th of 64
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Tammany Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | St. John the Baptist Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | Jefferson Parish | $1,331 |
| … 21 more … | ||
| 25 | Ouachita Parish(you are here) | $1,026 |
| … 36 more … | ||
| 46 | Madison Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Claiborne Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Morehouse Parish | $834 |
More data for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Ouachita Parish, LA for 2026?
In Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,026 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $765 for a studio to $1,358 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 Ouachita Parish, LA?
A two-bedroom in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana has a Fair Market Rent of $1,026 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish, LA?
Every ZIP code in Ouachita Parish has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Ouachita Parish" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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