Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $1,092 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,057 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.00 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,092
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 6% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $1,057
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $21.00
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $43,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% less than in Louisiana
Only here
Renting in Lafayette Parish: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Lafayette Parish has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,057, more than any of its 6 neighboring parishes; next is St. Martin Parish ($870).
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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish was $1,399 a month in September 2026: 1.1% 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 | $835 | $16.06 | $33,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $971 | $18.67 | $38,840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,092 | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,375 | $26.44 | $55,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,607 | $30.90 | $64,280 |
HUD area: Lafayette, 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 19 ZIP codes in Lafayette Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 70529 to $1,290 in 70508. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,092).
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)
| 70501 | Lafayette, LA | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,490 |
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| 70503 | Lafayette, LA | $910 | $1,060 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,750 |
| 70506 | Lafayette, LA | $890 | $1,040 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 70507 | Lafayette, LA | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 70508 | Lafayette, LA | $990 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,620 | $1,900 |
| 70518 | Iberia Parish, LA | $830 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,600 |
| 70518 | Lafayette, LA | $830 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,600 |
| 70520 | Acadia Parish, LA | $830 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 70520 | Lafayette, LA | $830 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 70520 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $830 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 70529 | Acadia Parish, LA | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70529 | Lafayette, LA | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70529 | Vermilion Parish, LA | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70558 | Lafayette, LA | $960 | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,810 |
| 70583 | Acadia Parish, LA | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 70583 | Lafayette, LA | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 70592 | Iberia Parish, LA | $850 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 70592 | Lafayette, LA | $850 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 70592 | Vermilion Parish, LA | $850 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
- 70501 · Lafayette, LA $1,010$1,270
- 70503 · Lafayette, LA $1,190$1,500
- 70506 · Lafayette, LA $1,170$1,470
- 70507 · Lafayette, LA $1,000$1,260
- 70508 · Lafayette, LA $1,290$1,620
- 70518 · Iberia Parish, LA $1,080$1,360
- 70518 · Lafayette, LA $1,080$1,360
- 70520 · Acadia Parish, LA $1,090$1,370
- 70520 · Lafayette, LA $1,090$1,370
- 70520 · St. Landry Parish, LA $1,090$1,370
- 70529 · Acadia Parish, LA $920$1,180
- 70529 · Lafayette, LA $920$1,180
- 70529 · Vermilion Parish, LA $920$1,180
- 70558 · Lafayette, LA $1,280$1,640
- 70583 · Acadia Parish, LA $1,000$1,260
- 70583 · Lafayette, LA $1,000$1,260
- 70592 · Iberia Parish, LA $1,120$1,410
- 70592 · Lafayette, LA $1,120$1,410
- 70592 · Vermilion Parish, LA $1,120$1,410
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 Lafayette Parish, 52% 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.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
34,831 households rent in Lafayette Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Lafayette 52%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Lafayette Parish
HUD lists 49 properties with homes for low-income households in Lafayette 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)
- 28
- HUD-assisted
- 20
- public housing
- 4
3,567 homes in all; 2,626 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Elderly-Lillian RD Public housing 123 Zim Cir, Lafayette 70501 292 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette · Average payment: $281 a month · Average wait: 19 months · Homes at several sites · (337) 233-1327
- Elderly-Lillian RD Public housing 422 Connie Cir, Lafayette 70506 174 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette · Average payment: $268 a month · Average wait: 35 months · Homes at several sites · (337) 233-1327
- Holy Family 2014 Tax Credit Rehab Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1512 Louisiana Ave, Lafayette 70501 160 homes, 157 low-income · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · For families · (337) 234-8145
- Cypress Shadows I Tax credit (LIHTC) 173 S Beadle Rd, Lafayette 70508 150 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Cypress Shadows II Tax credit (LIHTC) Beadle Road, Lafayette 70508 150 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Acadian Manor HUD-assisted 201 Jeffrey Dr, Lafayette 70503 140 low-income homes · For families · (337) 988-4163
- Rue Du Lac HUD-assisted 1404 Carmel Dr, Lafayette 70501 140 low-income homes · For families · (337) 234-5106
- Village Du Lac III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1404 Carmel Dr, Lafayette 70501 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · In service since 2011
- Himbola Manor HUD-assisted 804 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lafayette 70501 136 low-income homes · For families · (337) 233-7202
- Country Acres Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 102 Van Buren Dr, Lafayette 70507 114 low-income homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1996 · For families · (337) 234-3006
- Moss Gardens Apartments HUD-assisted 411 Sonny St, Lafayette 70501 114 low-income homes · For older adults · (337) 261-0108
- Beau Sejour Estates/Carencro Elderly HUD-assisted 125 Ola St, Carencro 70520 105 homes, 104 low-income · For older adults · (337) 896-4015
- Willow Park I Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1408 W Willow St, Lafayette 70506 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1997
- Acadian Heritage HUD-assisted 215 Anna St, Scott 70583 88 homes, 87 low-income · For older adults · (337) 408-3892
- Woodvale Place HUD-assisted 411 Woodvale Ave, Lafayette 70503 175 homes, 84 low-income · For families · (337) 984-2776
- Stonehenge HUD-assisted 140 Statesman Dr, Lafayette 70506 64 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (337) 989-0104
- Village Du Lac HUD-assisted 1404 Carmel Dr, Lafayette 70501 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (337) 234-5106
- Somerset Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 408 Iberia St, Youngsville 70592 47 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Ridgeview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 Ridgeview Dr, Broussard 70518 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Maison de Goodwill HUD-assisted 415 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette 70506 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (337) 406-8500
- Willow Brook II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1307 W Willow St, Lafayette 70506 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
- Ed Washington Place HUD-assisted 110 Statesman Dr, Lafayette 70506 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (337) 988-0340
- Highland Commons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 302 Francis Prejean Circle Ln, Duson 70529 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2011
- Duson Housing Authority Public housing Duson 70529 30 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Duson · (337) 654-6347
- Maison de Lemaire HUD-assisted 1345 W Willow St, Lafayette 70506 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 269-4050
- Unnamed Public housing 125 Romero St, Youngsville 70592 20 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Youngsville · Average payment: $484 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (337) 856-4534
- Beau Soleil Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 816 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lafayette 70501 24 homes, 19 low-income · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2008
- Maison d' Esprit HUD-assisted 216 Landmark St, Lafayette 70506 20 homes, 19 low-income · For families · (337) 991-0641
- St Ritas dba St Gertrude Manor HUD-assisted 913 Webb St, Lafayette 70501 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 269-1719
- Les Petites Maisons II HUD-assisted 110 Keeling Dr, Lafayette 70506 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 232-1680
- Bayberry Point IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 508 Jessica St, Lafayette 70501 14 low-income homes · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Les Petites Maisons I HUD-assisted 111 Keeling Dr, Lafayette 70506 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (337) 232-1680
- Evangeline Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 302 Jefferson St, Lafayette 70501 100 homes, 10 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · In service since 1995
- Willow Park II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1416 W Willow St, Lafayette 70506 88 homes, 5 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1998 · For families · (337) 266-5334
- The Crest HUD-assisted 100 V F W Rd, Duson 70529 94 homes, 2 low-income · (225) 298-1348
- Beau Maisons Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lafayette 70501 25 homes, 1 low-income · In service since 2008 · For families
- Bayberry Point I Tax credit (LIHTC) Hammond Street, Lafayette 70501 23 homes, 1 low-income · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Bayberry Point II Tax credit (LIHTC) 406 Jessica St, Lafayette 70501 23 homes, 1 low-income · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Restoration Baton Rouge V Tax credit (LIHTC) 406 Jessica St, Lafayette 70501 23 homes, 1 low-income · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2003
- Cypress Trails Apartment Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 810 Moss St, Lafayette 70501 72 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2011
- Evangeline Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 N Domingue Ave, Lafayette 70506 72 homes · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Joie de Vivre Tax credit (LIHTC) 519 S Pierce St, Lafayette 70501 72 homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Villas at Angel Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 323 Patterson St, Lafayette 70501 50 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Villa Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Patterson St, Lafayette 70501 43 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Eola Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) Landry Garber Road, Broussard 70518 40 homes · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1999
- Willowbrook I Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1301 W Willow St, Lafayette 70506 40 homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1999
- Wood Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 416 Sonnier Rd, Carencro 70520 36 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2000
- ST Antoine Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 706 Hellen St, Lafayette 70501 30 homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Bayberry Point III Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 Bay Rum Dr, Lafayette 70501 21 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For families
3 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,600 |
| 2 people | $21,700 | $36,150 | $57,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,150 | $72,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,600 | $95,400 |
Area median income: $90,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $752 – $919
- 1 bedroom $874 – $1,068
- 2 bedrooms $983 – $1,201
- 3 bedrooms $1,238 – $1,513
- 4 bedrooms $1,446 – $1,768
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 the City of Lafayette Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,172 vouchers · 466 public housing units (337) 233-1327 Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette: latweeta@thelha.com
- Housing Authority of Duson Public housing · 30 public housing units (337) 654-6347 Housing Authority of Duson: dusonhousing@gmail.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Youngsville Public housing · 20 public housing units (337) 856-4534 Housing Authority of the Town of Youngsville: youngsvilleha@gmail.com
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 Lafayette Parish
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Lafayette Parish. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government Neighborhood Counseling Services
111 Shirley Picard Dr, Lafayette
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Lafayette 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
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Cash to move in
$2,184
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,092
- Security deposit
- $1,092
- Total
- $2,184
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 Lafayette Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $835; 1 bedroom: $971; 2 bedrooms: $1,092; 3 bedrooms: $1,375; 4 bedrooms: $1,607. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Lafayette Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,092) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.00 an hour full time, or $43,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lafayette Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,150 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 Lafayette 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 $983 and $1,201 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Lafayette Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 70529 to $1,290 in 70508. 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 Lafayette Parish?
HUD lists 49 properties with homes for low-income households in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Lafayette Parish, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).