HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Rapides Parish, LA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Rapides Parish, Louisiana, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $994 a month. Rents run from $728 for a studio up to $1,523 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 Rapides Parish and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $728 |
| 1 Bedroom | $780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $994 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,342 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,523 |
How does Rapides Parish compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Louisiana.
Higher rent than 56% of counties in Louisiana · 29th of 64
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Tammany Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | St. John the Baptist Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | Jefferson Parish | $1,331 |
| … 25 more … | ||
| 29 | Rapides Parish(you are here) | $994 |
| … 32 more … | ||
| 46 | Madison Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Claiborne Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Morehouse Parish | $834 |
More data for Rapides Parish, Louisiana
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Rapides Parish, LA for 2026?
In Rapides Parish, Louisiana, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $994 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $728 for a studio to $1,523 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 Rapides Parish, LA?
A two-bedroom in Rapides Parish, Louisiana has a Fair Market Rent of $994 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish, LA?
Every ZIP code in Rapides Parish has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Rapides Parish" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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