Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $1,149 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,147 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.10 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,149
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 1% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $1,147
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 8% more than in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $22.10
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $45,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 57%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Louisiana
Only here
Renting in East Baton Rouge Parish: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Iberville Parish, the typical rent is $827: 28% less than in East Baton Rouge Parish ($1,147).
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At 59%, East Baton Rouge Parish ranks 6th among the 64 parishes in Louisiana for the lowest homeownership rate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in East Baton Rouge Parish was $1,307 a month in September 2026: 2.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $992 | $19.08 | $39,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,014 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,149 | $22.10 | $45,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,456 | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,842 | $35.42 | $73,680 |
HUD area: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 25 ZIP codes in East Baton Rouge Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,090 in 70714 to $1,690 in 70801. 14 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,149).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 70714 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
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| 70739 | $1,330 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,940 | $2,490 |
| 70770 | $1,240 | $1,270 | $1,440 | $1,820 | $2,300 |
| 70791 | $1,230 | $1,260 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,290 |
| 70801 | $1,460 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $2,140 | $2,710 |
| 70802 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70803 | $980 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,450 | $1,830 |
| 70805 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70806 | $1,040 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,520 | $1,920 |
| 70807 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70808 | $1,120 | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,650 | $2,080 |
| 70809 | $1,200 | $1,230 | $1,390 | $1,760 | $2,230 |
| 70810 | $1,190 | $1,220 | $1,380 | $1,750 | $2,210 |
| 70811 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70812 | $1,090 | $1,110 | $1,260 | $1,600 | $2,020 |
| 70813 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70814 | $950 | $970 | $1,100 | $1,390 | $1,760 |
| 70815 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70816 | $980 | $1,010 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,830 |
| 70817 | $1,180 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,740 | $2,200 |
| 70818 | $1,170 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,720 | $2,180 |
| 70819 | $1,040 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,530 | $1,940 |
| 70820 | $940 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,750 |
| 70825 | $990 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,460 | $1,840 |
| 70836 | $1,290 | $1,320 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,410 |
- 70714 $1,090$1,360
- 70739 $1,540$1,940
- 70770 $1,440$1,820
- 70791 $1,430$1,810
- 70801 $1,690$2,140
- 70802 $1,090$1,360
- 70803 $1,140$1,450
- 70805 $1,090$1,360
- 70806 $1,200$1,520
- 70807 $1,090$1,360
- 70808 $1,300$1,650
- 70809 $1,390$1,760
- 70810 $1,380$1,750
- 70811 $1,090$1,360
- 70812 $1,260$1,600
- 70813 $1,090$1,360
- 70814 $1,100$1,390
- 70815 $1,090$1,360
- 70816 $1,140$1,440
- 70817 $1,370$1,740
- 70818 $1,360$1,720
- 70819 $1,210$1,530
- 70820 $1,090$1,380
- 70825 $1,150$1,460
- 70836 $1,500$1,900
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In East Baton Rouge Parish, 57% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
57%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
72,194 households rent in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 31%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 43%
Compared with the state and the country
- East Baton Rouge 57%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in East Baton Rouge Parish
HUD lists 118 properties with homes for low-income households in East Baton Rouge Parish: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 90
- HUD-assisted
- 28
- public housing
- 6
10,361 homes in all; 4,910 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Wedgewood Apts (baton Rouge) Tax credit (LIHTC) 2136 N Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 248 low-income homes · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 116 · 2 bd: 116 · In service since 1990
- Monte Sano Village Public housing 9990 Avenue J, Baton Rouge 70807 214 homes, 211 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge · Average payment: $198 a month · Average wait: 41 months · (225) 923-8100
- Sable Chase Tax credit (LIHTC) 1860 Boulevard De Province, Baton Rouge 70816 208 low-income homes · 1 bd: 104 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1989
- River Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1150 Aster St, Baton Rouge 70802 204 low-income homes · 1 bd: 106 · 2 bd: 98 · In service since 1997
- Alexander-Harvey Homes HUD-assisted 5222 Hollywood St, Baton Rouge 70805 200 low-income homes · For older adults · (225) 357-8685
- Zion Terrace Public housing 999 Rosenwald Rd, Baton Rouge 70807 200 homes, 198 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge · Average payment: $201 a month · Average wait: 20 months · (225) 923-8100
- Catholic-Presbyterian Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 655 North St, Baton Rouge 70802 195 low-income homes · Studio: 130 · 1 bd: 62 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1993 · For older adults · (225) 383-5551
- St. Martha's Village Apartments HUD-assisted 7545 Bishop Ott Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 193 low-income homes · For older adults · (225) 927-1889
- Mallard Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 11316 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge 70814 192 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012
- Turner Plaza Public housing 4546 North St, Baton Rouge 70806 189 homes, 186 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge · Average payment: $331 a month · Average wait: 23 months · (225) 923-8100
- Scotland Square HUD-assisted 1900 Blount Rd, Baton Rouge 70807 175 low-income homes · For families · (225) 775-2225
- Ardenwood Village Public housing 1701 Duane St, Baton Rouge 70802 172 homes, 171 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge · Average payment: $237 a month · Average wait: 42 months · (225) 923-8100
- La Playa Apts HUD-assisted 6515 Hanks Dr, Baton Rouge 70812 140 low-income homes · For families · (225) 960-3304
- Renaissance Gateway Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 650 N Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 208 homes, 129 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · For families · (225) 924-7223
- Spanish Arms Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4343 Denham St, Baton Rouge 70805 204 homes, 123 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families · (225) 356-0127
- Jefferson Lakes II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 12400 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge 70816 112 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1995
- Oak Park Plaza HUD-assisted 947 N Bon Marche Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (225) 927-8577
- Jaguar Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge 70807 95 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2015
- Sharlo II Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 1808 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge 70820 91 homes, 90 low-income · For older adults · (225) 769-7530
- University Garden Tax credit (LIHTC) 2750 Alaska St, Baton Rouge 70802 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 1989
- ST Theresa Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3620 Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge 70805 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Capstone at Scotlandville HUD-assisted 8770 Elmgrove Garden Dr, Baton Rouge 70807 84 low-income homes · For families · (205) 529-8292
- Bayou Ridge Apts. (formerly Wesley Chapel) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10008 Avenue L, Baton Rouge 70807 82 low-income homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2012 · For families · (225) 248-6818
- Hudson Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10210 Avenue L, Baton Rouge 70807 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 2 · For families · (225) 775-5381
- Cedar Pointe Subdivision Tax credit (LIHTC) 6238 Cedar Pointe Blvd, Baton Rouge 70812 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Senior Residences of Central Tax credit (LIHTC) 10816 Live Oak Grove Dr, Baton Rouge 70818 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Sharlo Terrace Public housing 4915 Alvin Dark Ave, Baton Rouge 70820 78 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge · Average payment: $322 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (225) 923-8100
- Tanglewood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 9889 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge 70818 78 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For families
- The Elysian Tax credit (LIHTC) North 13th Street & Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge 70802 100 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2013
- Edgewood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 11021 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge 70811 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- Westminster Scotlandville HUD-assisted 1800 Rosenwald Rd, Baton Rouge 70807 70 low-income homes · For older adults · (225) 774-2525
- Villa Baton Rouge HUD-assisted 7575 Bishop Ott Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 68 low-income homes · For older adults · (225) 927-0070
- Dumas House HUD-assisted 1313 N Sherwood Forest Dr, Baton Rouge 70815 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (225) 274-0234
- Elm Drive Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4250 Elm Dr, Baton Rouge 70805 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2014 · For older adults · (225) 357-1896
- Scotlandville Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1920 Goudchaux St, Baton Rouge 70807 58 homes, 57 low-income · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004
- The Garden Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4949 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge 70811 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Holiday Acres HUD-assisted 11753 Hallmark Dr, Baton Rouge 70807 54 low-income homes · For families · (225) 778-1772
- Hooper Springs Tax credit (LIHTC) 8210 Cypress Springs Road, Baton Rouge 70811 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2011
- Woodcrest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Roosevelt Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1255 W Roosevelt St, Baton Rouge 70802 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Burberry Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Burberry Ct, Baton Rouge 70820 35 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Bent Free Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 12278 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge 70811 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1987
- Bent Tree Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 12778 Plank Rd, Baker 70714 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Charleston Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4256 Jefferson St, Baker 70714 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1999
- Melrose Peppermill II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6747 Renoir Ave, Baton Rouge 70806 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, families
- Fullerton Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 3607 J H Cooney Dr, Baton Rouge 70805 22 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · In service since 2009
- Restoration Baton Rouge Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 3955 Government St, Baton Rouge 70806 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005
- Restoration Baton Rouge V Tax credit (LIHTC) 1350 Gila St, Baton Rouge 70802 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005
- Baker Plaza Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2290 Manhatten Dr, Baker 70714 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Baton Rouge New Community Homes HUD-assisted 14857 Colonel Allen Ct, Baton Rouge 70816 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (318) 949-5516
- Baton Rouge Rehab HUD-assisted 2838 Dena Lynn Ave, Baton Rouge 70816 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (985) 543-6591
- Baton Rouge Residential Center HUD-assisted 625 Kenmore Ave, Baton Rouge 70806 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (225) 381-7962
- River South Phase 2 Public housing 1631 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge 70802 46 homes, 6 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge · Homes at several sites · (225) 923-8100
- Baton Rouge Voa Living Center HUD-assisted 147 Atkinson St, Baton Rouge 70806 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Villa Care HUD-assisted 2624 Toulon Dr, Baton Rouge 70816 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (225) 293-4115
- Banyan Trace Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5560 Banyan Trace Dr, Baton Rouge 70805 20 homes, 1 low-income · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2006
- Howell Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 72md and Howell BLVD, Baton Rouge 70816 380 homes · For older adults, families
- Tall Timbers Tax credit (LIHTC) 1251 N Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 328 homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1994
- Siegen Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 6630 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge 70809 312 homes · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1995
- Jefferson Lakes I Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 12400 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge 70816 296 homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1992 · For families
- ST Jean I Tax credit (LIHTC) 16441 S Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge 70816 208 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
- ST Jean II Tax credit (LIHTC) 16441 S Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge 70816 208 homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1997
- ST Jean III Tax credit (LIHTC) 16441 S Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge 70816 208 homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 1998
- Canterbury Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3003 River Rd S, Baton Rouge 70802 204 homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1997
- Meadows at Nicholson Tax credit (LIHTC) Se Corner of Nicholson RD and Gardere DR, Baton Rouge 70810 204 homes · For families
- Meadowbrook Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3700 E Brookstown Dr, Baton Rouge 70805 200 homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Port Royal Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 6430 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge 70805 192 homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12
- The Reserve at Jefferson Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 17232 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge 70817 180 homes · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2009
- Hooper Point Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 4888K Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge 70811 176 homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Cypress Springs Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5140 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge 70811 144 homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 23 · For older adults
- Bluebonnet Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 10624 Glenstone Ct, Baton Rouge 70810 112 homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
- Townhomes of Sherwood Forest Tax credit (LIHTC) 11150 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge 70814 98 homes · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Camellia Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 4250 Groom Rd, Baker 70714 80 homes · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1999
- Howell Village Senior (202) HUD-assisted 3800 72nd Ave, Baton Rouge 70807 72 homes · For older adults
- Baton Rouge Village HUD-assisted 7585 Bishop Ott Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 67 homes · For older adults · (225) 927-5070
- Chateau Baton Rouge HUD-assisted 7555 Bishop Ott Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 60 homes · For older adults · (225) 926-5918
- Oakwood Terrace Subdivision Tax credit (LIHTC) 6238 Cedar Pointe Blvd, Baton Rouge 70812 60 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Scott Elementary Sro Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 N 19th St, Baton Rouge 70802 60 homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Melrose Peppermiill I Tax credit (LIHTC) 6776 Cezanne Ave, Baton Rouge 70806 59 homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2003
- Restoration Baton Rouge 2002 Tax credit (LIHTC) 605 N 33rd St, Baton Rouge 70802 56 homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Hollywood Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 5730 N Sunset Hill Ave, Baton Rouge 70805 52 homes · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Pelican Bay I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2121 N Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 52 homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1999
- Pelican Bay II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2121 N Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 52 homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2000
- The Gardens of Baton Rouge Tax credit (LIHTC) 7900 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge 70811 50 homes · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Howell Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 4150 72nd Ave, Baton Rouge 70807 48 homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2002
- Peaks of Baton Rouge Tax credit (LIHTC) NW/C N. Bon Marche Drive and Harry Drive, Baton Rouge 70806 48 homes · For older adults
- Pelican Bay III Tax credit (LIHTC) 2121 N Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 48 homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2001
- Pirates Bend Tax credit (LIHTC) 8165 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge 70811 48 homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2002
- River South Tax credit (LIHTC) 1358 Glacier St, Baton Rouge 70802 46 homes · For families
- American Dream Homes Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6500 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge 70807 43 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004
- Autumn Place Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 5656 McClelland Dr, Baton Rouge 70805 42 homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 3 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Willow Creek Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 5876 Quida Mae Dr, Baton Rouge 70812 42 homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2012 · For families
- American Dream Homes Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 6500 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge 70807 41 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004
- Family Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12753 Plank Rd, Baker 70714 40 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Santa Rosa Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 8602 Santa Rosa Ave, Baton Rouge 70810 38 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- The Corona (formerly 1854 North Street) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1854 North St, Baton Rouge 70802 38 homes · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 23 · In service since 2013
- GCHP-One Stop Tax credit (LIHTC) 1620 Convention St, Baton Rouge 70802 36 homes · Studio: 36 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Restoration Baton Rouge II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2906 Government St, Baton Rouge 70806 36 homes · 1 bd: 2 · In service since 2002
- Belt Line Townhomes (formerly GCHP-Midcity) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1854 North St, Baton Rouge 70802 32 homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Hooper Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 8329 Hooper Ridge Ave, Baton Rouge 70811 32 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2002
- O'brien House Sro Tax credit (LIHTC) 1202 Main St, Baton Rouge 70802 32 homes · Studio: 32 · In service since 2007
- Restoration Baton Rouge I Tax credit (LIHTC) 605 N 33rd St, Baton Rouge 70802 32 homes · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2002
- Villa Ashley Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 6116 Villa Ashley Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 32 homes · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Belhaven Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1174 Wooddale Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806 31 homes · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2012
- MT. Zion Homess Tax credit (LIHTC) 802 N 22nd St, Baton Rouge 70802 31 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2001 · For families
- MT. Carmel Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 5357 Prescott Rd, Baton Rouge 70805 28 homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, families
- Brookstown Place Subdivision Tax credit (LIHTC) 6404 Howell Range Ave, Baton Rouge 70805 25 homes · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Banyan Trace Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5560 Banyan Trace Dr, Baton Rouge 70805 24 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Louisiana Housing Finance Corporation HUD-assisted 2415 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge 70808 24 homes · (225) 763-8700
- Restoration Baton Rouge IV Tax credit (LIHTC) Cork, 14th Mckinley, Baton Rouge 70802 24 homes · For families
- Blanche Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1617 Blanche Ct, Baton Rouge 70802 23 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1997
- Restoration Baton Rouge IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 602 S 14th St, Baton Rouge 70802 23 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2003
- Fullerton Estates II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3546 J H Cooney Dr, Baton Rouge 70805 22 homes · Studio: 1 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Redbud Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4201 Groom Rd, Baker 70714 16 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1996
- Elysian II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Spanish Town Rd, Baton Rouge 70802
- Lotus Village at the Lakes (PRE-APP/202) HUD-assisted 15300 Plank Rd, Baker 70714
- Louisiana Housing Corporation HUD-assisted 2415 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge 70808
- Villa Ashley I Tax credit (LIHTC) 6112 Villa Ashley Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 In service since 2007
6 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in East Baton Rouge Parish
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in East Baton Rouge Parish. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,850 | $33,100 | $52,950 |
| 2 people | $22,700 | $37,800 | $60,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,400 | $99,800 |
Area median income: $94,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $893 – $1,091
- 1 bedroom $913 – $1,115
- 2 bedrooms $1,034 – $1,264
- 3 bedrooms $1,310 – $1,602
- 4 bedrooms $1,658 – $2,026
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,508 vouchers · 890 public housing units (225) 923-8100 Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge: adowns@ebrpha.org
- Louisiana Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,784 vouchers (225) 763-8898 Louisiana Housing Authority: kdelahoussaye@lhc.la.gov
Housing agencies in Louisiana Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Louisiana
What Louisiana law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
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A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 10 calendar days
- La. Civ. Code art. 2728(2)
- Repair and deduct from the rentLa. Civ. Code art. 2694
Help
Where to get help with rent in East Baton Rouge Parish
This HUD-approved agency has an office in East Baton Rouge Parish. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Mid City Redevelopment Alliance
419 N 19th St, Baton Rouge
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
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$2,298
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,149
- Security deposit
- $1,149
- Total
- $2,298
When you'll have it
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- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in East Baton Rouge Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $992; 1 bedroom: $1,014; 2 bedrooms: $1,149; 3 bedrooms: $1,456; 4 bedrooms: $1,842. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,149) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.10 an hour full time, or $45,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,250 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in East Baton Rouge Parish?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,034 and $1,264 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in East Baton Rouge Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,090 in 70714 to $1,690 in 70801. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in East Baton Rouge Parish?
HUD lists 118 properties with homes for low-income households in East Baton Rouge Parish: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in East Baton Rouge Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In East Baton Rouge Parish, 57% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).