Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Natchitoches Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $892 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $786 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.15 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $892
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $786
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 26% less than in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $17.15
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $35,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 57%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% more than in Louisiana
Only here
Renting in Natchitoches Parish: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring parishes, Bienville Parish has the lowest typical rent ($606), 23% below the $786 in Natchitoches Parish.
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 Natchitoches 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $621 | $11.94 | $24,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $716 | $13.77 | $28,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $892 | $17.15 | $35,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,168 | $22.46 | $46,720 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,491 | $28.67 | $59,640 |
HUD area: Natchitoches 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 24 ZIP codes in Natchitoches Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 71002 to $1,060 in 71469. 13 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($892).
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)
| 71002 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $640 | $700 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,450 |
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| 71066 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 |
| 71070 | Bienville Parish, LA | $630 | $700 | $890 | $1,210 | $1,490 |
| 71070 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $630 | $700 | $890 | $1,210 | $1,490 |
| 71070 | Winn Parish, LA | $630 | $700 | $890 | $1,210 | $1,490 |
| 71411 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $620 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 |
| 71414 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 |
| 71416 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $670 | $740 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,470 |
| 71428 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $620 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 |
| 71434 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $620 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 |
| 71450 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $730 | $780 | $970 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 71450 | Sabine Parish, LA | $730 | $780 | $970 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 71452 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $620 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 |
| 71455 | Alexandria, LA | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,460 |
| 71455 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,460 |
| 71456 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $620 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 |
| 71457 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 |
| 71457 | Red River Parish, LA | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 |
| 71457 | Winn Parish, LA | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 |
| 71468 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $620 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 |
| 71468 | Sabine Parish, LA | $620 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 |
| 71469 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $760 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,750 |
| 71469 | Sabine Parish, LA | $760 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,750 |
| 71497 | Natchitoches Parish, LA | $700 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 |
- 71002 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71066 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $1,000$1,310
- 71070 · Bienville Parish, LA $890$1,210
- 71070 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,210
- 71070 · Winn Parish, LA $890$1,210
- 71411 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71414 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $1,000$1,310
- 71416 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $920$1,230
- 71428 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71434 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71450 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $970$1,300
- 71450 · Sabine Parish, LA $970$1,300
- 71452 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71455 · Alexandria, LA $940$1,220
- 71455 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $940$1,220
- 71456 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71457 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $1,000$1,310
- 71457 · Red River Parish, LA $1,000$1,310
- 71457 · Winn Parish, LA $1,000$1,310
- 71468 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71468 · Sabine Parish, LA $890$1,170
- 71469 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $1,060$1,400
- 71469 · Sabine Parish, LA $1,060$1,400
- 71497 · Natchitoches Parish, LA $1,000$1,310
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 Natchitoches 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.
5,666 households rent in Natchitoches Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 35%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 43%
Compared with the state and the country
- Natchitoches 57%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Natchitoches Parish
HUD lists 29 properties with homes for low-income households in Natchitoches 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)
- 22
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 3
1,616 homes in all; 1,108 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- East Natchitoches Public housing 401 E 5th St, Natchitoches 71457 228 homes, 216 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Natchitoches · Average payment: $373 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (318) 352-9774
- Brahma Drive/Blanchard Public housing 513 Myrtle Dr, Natchitoches 71457 183 homes, 182 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Natchitoches · Average payment: $345 a month · Average wait: 6 months · Homes at several sites · (318) 352-9774
- Natchitoches-Thomas HUD-assisted 500 North St, Natchitoches 71457 120 low-income homes · For families · (318) 352-3343
- Pecan Grove Public housing 106 Butler St, Campti 71411 92 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Natchitoches Parish · Average payment: $383 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (318) 357-0553
- Cane Gardens HUD-assisted 724 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches 71457 67 low-income homes · For older adults · (318) 357-8112
- Fairgrounds Road HUD-assisted 424 McDobson Way, Natchitoches 71457 50 low-income homes · For families · (318) 521-8010
- Miller Creek and Riverbend Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 324 Miller Creek Dr, Natchitoches 71457 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Bayou Bend Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Maria Ln, Natchitoches 71457 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Lakeview Apts IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Lakeview Dr, Natchitoches 71457 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Lakeview V Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 502/504 Lakeview DR, Natchitoches 71457 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2007
- Peachtree II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 505/507 Miranda Drive, Ruston 71457 44 low-income homes · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Natchitocches Elderly Apprrt Tax credit (LIHTC) 1120 Washington St, Natchitoches 71457 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- Natchitoches Housing II/Graystone Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Natchitoches South Subdivision, Natchitoches 71457 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2001
- Tally Ho Apts. II Tax credit (LIHTC) 131 Roubieu St, Campti 71411 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · In service since 2001
- Tally-Ho Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 131 Roubieu St, Campti 71411 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · In service since 2001
- Magnolia Manor HUD-assisted 210 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitoches 71457 22 homes, 21 low-income · For people with disabilities · (318) 352-5576
- Bayou Place Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 Meadows Dr, Natchitoches 71457 32 homes, 4 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · In service since 1992
- Lakeview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Lakeview Dr, Natchitoches 71457 53 homes
- Fairgrounds Road Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 Reba St, Natchitoches 71457 50 homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1998
- Lakeview II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 Lakeview Dr, Natchitoches 71457 48 homes · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities
- Lakeview III Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Lakeview Dr, Natchitoches 71457 48 homes · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities
- Bayou Bend II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 218 Miranda Loop, Natchitoches 71457 44 homes · 1 bd: 1 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2008
- Arrington Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 104 Arrington Ave, Natchitoches 71457 40 homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2004
- Pecan Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitoches 71457 40 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- Willa Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 1414 La Hwy. 1, Powhatan 71457 40 homes · 2 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2000
- Natchitoches Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) University DR. , Kingston Dr., Piermont Place, Air, Natchitoches 71457 39 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2002
- Cane River- O & M Tax credit (LIHTC) 122 Schoolhouse Rd, Cloutierville 71416 32 homes · 1 bd: 8
- Natchez Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Highway 119, Natchez 71456 32 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2001
- Hopeville Apartments Aka Summer Tree Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 312 2nd St, Natchitoches 71457
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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches 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 | $25,050 | $40,050 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,600 | $45,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,200 | $51,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $35,750 | $57,200 |
| 5 people | $38,650 | $38,650 | $61,800 |
| 6 people | $41,500 | $41,500 | $66,400 |
| 7 people | $44,350 | $44,350 | $70,950 |
| 8 people | $47,200 | $47,200 | $75,550 |
Area median income: $71,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Natchitoches Parish, LA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $559 – $683
- 1 bedroom $644 – $788
- 2 bedrooms $803 – $981
- 3 bedrooms $1,051 – $1,285
- 4 bedrooms $1,342 – $1,640
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 Natchitoches Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 450 vouchers · 398 public housing units (318) 352-9774 Housing Authority of the City of Natchitoches: aanthony@cp-tel.net
- Housing Authority of Natchitoches Parish Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 338 vouchers · 92 public housing units (318) 357-0553 Housing Authority of Natchitoches Parish: rmonettekay@hotmail.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 Natchitoches Parish
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Rapides Station Community Ministries
1429 3rd St, Alexandria · 48 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Cenla Community Action Committee, Incorporated
2011 Macarthur Dr, Alexandria · 48 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Natchitoches 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.
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Cash to move in
$1,784
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $892
- Security deposit
- $892
- Total
- $1,784
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 Natchitoches Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $621; 1 bedroom: $716; 2 bedrooms: $892; 3 bedrooms: $1,168; 4 bedrooms: $1,491. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Natchitoches Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($892) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.15 an hour full time, or $35,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Natchitoches Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $35,750 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 Natchitoches 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 $803 and $981 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Natchitoches Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 71002 to $1,060 in 71469. 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 Natchitoches Parish?
HUD lists 29 properties with homes for low-income households in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Natchitoches Parish, 57% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).