HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,204 a month. Rents run from $1,032 for a studio up to $1,943 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 West Baton Rouge Parish and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,032 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,064 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,204 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,511 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,943 |
How does West Baton Rouge Parish compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Louisiana.
Higher rent than 86% of counties in Louisiana · 10th of 64
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Tammany Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | St. John the Baptist Parish | $1,331 |
| 1 | Jefferson Parish | $1,331 |
| … 6 more … | ||
| 10 | West Baton Rouge Parish(you are here) | $1,204 |
| … 51 more … | ||
| 46 | Madison Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Claiborne Parish | $834 |
| 46 | Morehouse Parish | $834 |
More data for West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA for 2026?
In West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,204 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,032 for a studio to $1,943 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 West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
A two-bedroom in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has a Fair Market Rent of $1,204 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
Every ZIP code in West Baton Rouge Parish has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in West Baton Rouge Parish" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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