Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
St. Landry 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 $748 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
- $748
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 30% 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
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in Louisiana
Only here
Renting in St. Landry Parish: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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19% of households in St. Landry Parish have no internet at home, against 11% in Louisiana.
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 St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish was $858 a month in September 2026. 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 | $632 | $12.15 | $25,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $682 | $13.12 | $27,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $892 | $17.15 | $35,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,087 | $20.90 | $43,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,172 | $22.54 | $46,880 |
HUD area: St. Landry 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 18 ZIP codes in St. Landry Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 70541 to $1,120 in 70584. 7 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)
| 70512 | Lafayette, LA | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
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| 70512 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70541 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70550 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70551 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $640 | $700 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,190 |
| 70570 | Evangeline Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70570 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70577 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $670 | $720 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,240 |
| 70584 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $790 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,470 |
| 70589 | Evangeline Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70589 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70750 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $810 | $830 | $940 | $1,170 | $1,560 |
| 71345 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $640 | $690 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,190 |
| 71353 | Avoyelles Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 71353 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 71356 | Avoyelles Parish, LA | $630 | $700 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,290 |
| 71356 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $630 | $700 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,290 |
| 71358 | St. Landry Parish, LA | $660 | $710 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,220 |
- 70512 · Lafayette, LA $920$1,180
- 70512 · St. Landry Parish, LA $920$1,180
- 70541 · St. Landry Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 70550 · St. Landry Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 70551 · St. Landry Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 70570 · Evangeline Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 70570 · St. Landry Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 70577 · St. Landry Parish, LA $940$1,150
- 70584 · St. Landry Parish, LA $1,120$1,360
- 70589 · Evangeline Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 70589 · St. Landry Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 70750 · St. Landry Parish, LA $940$1,170
- 71345 · St. Landry Parish, LA $910$1,110
- 71353 · Avoyelles Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 71353 · St. Landry Parish, LA $890$1,090
- 71356 · Avoyelles Parish, LA $890$1,130
- 71356 · St. Landry Parish, LA $890$1,130
- 71358 · St. Landry Parish, LA $930$1,130
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 St. Landry Parish, 51% 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.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
9,632 households rent in St. Landry Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- St. Landry 51%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in St. Landry Parish
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in St. Landry 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)
- 18
- HUD-assisted
- 12
- public housing
- 6
2,147 homes in all; 1,691 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Solete Plaza Public housing 1313 N Market St # 215, Opelousas 70570 236 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of City of Opelousas · Average payment: $277 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (337) 942-5693
- Jim Bowie Plaza Public housing 825 Myrtle St, Opelousas 70570 226 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of City of Opelousas · Average payment: $305 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (337) 942-5693
- Solete Plaza Public housing 708 Evergreen Ln, Opelousas 70570 220 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of City of Opelousas · Average payment: $292 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (337) 942-5693
- Acadian Village Public housing 444 N 12th St, Eunice 70535 150 homes, 148 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Eunice · Average payment: $319 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (337) 457-7716
- Crape Myrtle Circle Apartments Public housing Grand Coteau 70541 148 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of South Landry · Average payment: $348 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (337) 662-3573
- Palmetto/Washington/Melvi Public housing 519 Eighth St, Krotz Springs 70750 146 homes, 145 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the Parish of St. Landry · Average payment: $358 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (337) 826-3686
- Holy Trinity Villas HUD-assisted 422 Perry Ln, Opelousas 70570 104 low-income homes · For older adults · (337) 948-7236
- Village Duchesne HUD-assisted 332 Castille St, Sunset 70584 70 low-income homes · For older adults · (337) 662-5978
- Dupre Place Subdivision Tax credit (LIHTC) 1220 Dean Dr, Opelousas 70570 50 low-income homes · 3 bd: 42 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Sweetridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 W Maple Ave Ofc, Eunice 70535 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 1997
- Crestview of Eunice Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Crestview Loop, Eunice 70535 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1987
- Washington Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 W Vine St, Washington 70589 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1991 · For people with disabilities
- Brentwood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Williams Ave, Eunice 70535 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Dogwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Plantation Rd, Opelousas 70570 31 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1998
- ST. Elizabeth Manor HUD-assisted 201 Verbena St, Eunice 70535 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (337) 550-0444
- Dorcas Manor HUD-assisted 1724 S Washington St, Opelousas 70570 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 948-0038
- Serenity Village HUD-assisted 1250 School Board Ln, Opelousas 70570 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (337) 942-8414
- Divine Providence I HUD-assisted 400 Aymond St, Eunice 70535 21 homes, 19 low-income · For older adults · (337) 546-1592
- Pecan Acres HUD-assisted 1724 S Washington St, Opelousas 70570 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (337) 407-0570
- Divine Providence II HUD-assisted 410 Aymond St, Eunice 70535 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 546-1592
- Maison de Monde HUD-assisted 330 Macarthur Dr, Sunset 70584 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 662-3580
- St. Bernadette Manor I HUD-assisted 1254 School Board Ln, Opelousas 70570 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (337) 594-8801
- St. John Berchmans Manor HUD-assisted 256 Lloyd Lewis Road, Grand Coteau 70584 15 homes, 14 low-income · For older adults · (337) 662-2424
- St. Bernadette Manor II HUD-assisted 1210 School Board Ln, Opelousas 70570 14 homes, 13 low-income · For older adults · (337) 594-8801
- Cherry Blossom Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 MLK DR., Port Barre 70577 73 homes · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
- Opelousas Point Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1407 Garland Ave, Opelousas 70570 44 homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1994
- Mcknight Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 234 N Bullard Ave, Opelousas 70570 40 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
- ST. Landry Crossing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1230 McCarthy Ln, Opelousas 70570 40 homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2010
- Crestview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1167 McCarthy Ln, Opelousas 70570 36 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2001
- Lawtell Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 10262 Prejean Hwy, Opelousas 70570 32 homes · 1 bd: 6 · For people with disabilities
- Melville Plaza Apts, Tax credit (LIHTC) 435 S Gum St, Melville 71353 32 homes · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1991 · For people with disabilities
- Opelousas Villa Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1211 Garland Ave, Opelousas 70570 32 homes · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities
- Port Barre Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 233 Hazel St, Port Barre 70577 32 homes · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1996
- Hammermill Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 5632 Highway 182, Opelousas 70570 30 homes · Studio: 1 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- ST Landry Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 826 Jerome Loop, Opelousas 70570 28 homes · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Dupre Place Subdivision Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1204 Delores Pl, Opelousas 70570 25 homes
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 St. Landry Parish
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in St. Landry 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 | $24,950 | $39,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,500 | $45,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,050 | $51,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $35,600 | $56,950 |
| 5 people | $38,450 | $38,450 | $61,550 |
| 6 people | $41,300 | $41,300 | $66,100 |
| 7 people | $44,150 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 8 people | $47,000 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
Area median income: $74,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: St. Landry Parish, LA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $569 – $695
- 1 bedroom $614 – $750
- 2 bedrooms $803 – $981
- 3 bedrooms $978 – $1,196
- 4 bedrooms $1,055 – $1,289
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 Parish of St. Landry Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 727 vouchers · 145 public housing units (337) 826-3686 Housing Authority of the Parish of St. Landry: abeverly@stlpha.com
- Housing Authority of City of Opelousas Public housing · 682 public housing units (337) 942-5693 Housing Authority of City of Opelousas: ohaed@opelousashousing.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Eunice Public housing · 148 public housing units (337) 457-7716 Housing Authority of the City of Eunice: ngilton@hthousing.com
- Housing Authority of South Landry Public housing · 148 public housing units (337) 662-3573 Housing Authority of South Landry: d.moore@slhousing.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 St. Landry Parish
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government Neighborhood Counseling Services
111 Shirley Picard Dr, Lafayette · 24 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Assist Agency
225 N Avenue C, Crowley · 35 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Assist Agency - Jeff Davis Parish
107 E. Nezpique St., Jennings · 47 miles away · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 3 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in St. Landry 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
$1,784
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 St. Landry Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $632; 1 bedroom: $682; 2 bedrooms: $892; 3 bedrooms: $1,087; 4 bedrooms: $1,172. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $35,600 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 St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 70541 to $1,120 in 70584. 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 St. Landry Parish?
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In St. Landry Parish, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).