Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Iberia Parish, Louisiana
Iberia Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $981 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $897 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $18.87 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $981
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 16% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $897
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 16% less than in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $18.87
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $39,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% less than in Louisiana
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 Iberia 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 Iberia Parish was $1,290 a month in September 2026: 4.7% 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 | $726 | $13.96 | $29,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $813 | $15.63 | $32,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $981 | $18.87 | $39,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,286 | $24.73 | $51,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,624 | $31.23 | $64,960 |
HUD area: Iberia Parish, LA. 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 11 ZIP codes in Iberia Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 70544 to $1,070 in 70563. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($981).
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)
| 70513 | Iberia Parish, LA | $720 | $810 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70528 | Iberia Parish, LA | $660 | $810 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,330 |
| 70528 | Vermilion Parish, LA | $660 | $810 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,330 |
| 70544 | Iberia Parish, LA | $660 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,470 |
| 70544 | St. Mary Parish, LA | $660 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,470 |
| 70552 | Iberia Parish, LA | $670 | $750 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,510 |
| 70560 | Iberia Parish, LA | $720 | $810 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,600 |
| 70560 | Lafayette, LA | $720 | $810 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,600 |
| 70560 | Vermilion Parish, LA | $720 | $810 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,600 |
| 70563 | Iberia Parish, LA | $790 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,770 |
| 70563 | Lafayette, LA | $790 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,770 |
- 70513 · Iberia Parish, LA $970$1,270
- 70528 · Iberia Parish, LA $900$1,180
- 70528 · Vermilion Parish, LA $900$1,180
- 70544 · Iberia Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 70544 · St. Mary Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 70552 · Iberia Parish, LA $910$1,190
- 70560 · Iberia Parish, LA $970$1,270
- 70560 · Lafayette, LA $970$1,270
- 70560 · Vermilion Parish, LA $970$1,270
- 70563 · Iberia Parish, LA $1,070$1,400
- 70563 · Lafayette, LA $1,070$1,400
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 Iberia Parish, 50% 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.
50%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
8,781 households rent in Iberia Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Iberia 50%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Iberia Parish
HUD lists 28 properties with homes for low-income households in Iberia 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)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 16
- public housing
- 1
1,146 homes in all; 903 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Acadian Homes Public housing 1002 Audrey St, New Iberia 70560 200 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of New Iberia · Average payment: $321 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (337) 364-5515
- Bacmonila Garden Apts HUD-assisted 344 Frederick St, New Iberia 70560 150 low-income homes · For families · (337) 365-7481
- St Edwards Subdivision HUD-assisted 900 Mississippi St, New Iberia 70560 98 low-income homes · For families · (337) 365-6414
- Iberia Village HUD-assisted 502 W Admiral Doyle Dr, New Iberia 70560 96 homes, 95 low-income · For families · (337) 367-2647
- School Days Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 Center St, New Iberia 70560 65 low-income homes · 1 bd: 65 · In service since 1995
- New Iberia Homes at Sugarland Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 Sugarland Ter, New Iberia 70560 26 homes, 25 low-income · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Southside Village HUD-assisted 416 Martin Luther King Dr, Jeanerette 70544 24 low-income homes · For families · (337) 579-2091
- Village Du Teche HUD-assisted 1335 Ann St, New Iberia 70560 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (337) 261-5500
- St. Katharine Drexel Manor HUD-assisted 710 Bayard St, New Iberia 70560 23 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Moss Oaks I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1131 Ann St, New Iberia 70560 22 low-income homes · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Moss Oaks II Tax credit (LIHTC) 905 Moss Oak Dr, New Iberia 70560 22 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- ST. Theresa HUD-assisted 1918 Julia St, New Iberia 70560 22 homes, 21 low-income · For older adults · (337) 364-3636
- Village Du Vie HUD-assisted 1104 Tarleton St, Jeanerette 70544 20 homes, 19 low-income · For older adults · (337) 276-4144
- Iberia Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 712 Bayard St, New Iberia 70560 19 low-income homes · For older adults · (337) 367-1183
- Jefferson Terrace HUD-assisted 712 Jefferson Ter, New Iberia 70560 19 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (337) 365-4422
- ST. Catherines Manor HUD-assisted 103 Saint Catherine St, Loreauville 70552 17 homes, 16 low-income · For older adults · (337) 229-9995
- St. Dominic Place HUD-assisted 714 Bayard St, New Iberia 70560 17 homes, 16 low-income · For older adults · (337) 365-5545
- Cane Manor HUD-assisted 812 Bayard St, New Iberia 70560 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 560-0950
- St. Agnes Manor HUD-assisted 105 John Durocher Dr, Jeanerette 70544 15 homes, 14 low-income · For older adults · (337) 276-6226
- St. Augustine Manor HUD-assisted 800 Bayard St, New Iberia 70560 11 homes, 10 low-income · For older adults · (337) 256-5790
- Iberia Place HUD-assisted 3716 Redwood Dr, New Iberia 70560 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (337) 359-1915
- Bacmonila Gardens Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1522 Saint Joseph St, New Iberia 70560 50 homes · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Milo's Garden Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 606 Jennifer Ann St, Jeanerette 70544 40 homes · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1997
- Candlewood Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 2560 Pelican Ct, Jeanerette 70544 32 homes · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2006
- Cherokee Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 725 Mary St, New Iberia 70560 32 homes · 1 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · For families
- T.R. Bobb Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 620 W Admiral Doyle Dr, New Iberia 70560 30 homes · 1 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Bayou Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Twenty Arpent Road, New Iberia 70560 25 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2008
- Bayou Place Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 741 Shlester Way, New Iberia 70560 25 homes · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2008
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 Iberia Parish
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Iberia 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 | $15,960 | $26,100 | $41,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,800 | $47,700 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,550 | $53,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,250 | $59,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 6 people | $43,250 | $43,250 | $69,150 |
| 7 people | $46,200 | $46,200 | $73,950 |
| 8 people | $49,200 | $49,200 | $78,700 |
Area median income: $75,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Iberia Parish, LA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $653 – $799
- 1 bedroom $732 – $894
- 2 bedrooms $883 – $1,079
- 3 bedrooms $1,157 – $1,415
- 4 bedrooms $1,462 – $1,786
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
- City of New Iberia Section 8 vouchers · 326 vouchers (337) 369-2350 City of New Iberia: hbeattie@cityofnewiberia.com
- Iberia Parish Government Section 8 vouchers · 233 vouchers (337) 369-4439 Iberia Parish Government: bhebert@iberiagov.net
- Housing Authority of New Iberia Public housing · 200 public housing units (337) 364-5515 Housing Authority of New Iberia: jwade@newiberiaha.org
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.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
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 Iberia Parish
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Saint Mary Community Action Agency, Inc.
1407 Barrow St, Franklin · 24 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Lafayette Consolidated Government Neighborhood Counseling Services
111 Shirley Picard Dr, Lafayette · 44 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Assist Agency
225 N Avenue C, Crowley · 53 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Iberia Parish. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Louisiana, the average home bill was $141 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,962
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $981
- Security deposit
- $981
- Total
- $1,962
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Iberia Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $726; 1 bedroom: $813; 2 bedrooms: $981; 3 bedrooms: $1,286; 4 bedrooms: $1,624. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Iberia Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($981) without spending more than 30% of income takes $18.87 an hour full time, or $39,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Iberia Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $37,250 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 Iberia 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 $883 and $1,079 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Iberia Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 70544 to $1,070 in 70563. 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 Iberia Parish?
HUD lists 28 properties with homes for low-income households in Iberia 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 Iberia Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Iberia Parish, 50% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).