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Average Rent in Beauregard Parish, LA Rents rising 12.6% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 36,646

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Market Overview

Beauregard Parish, LA has rental prices ranging from $677/month to $1,610/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $765/month — 45% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $64,995/year, spending $765/month on a 1-bedroom represents 14% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Beauregard Parish Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $974/month, Beauregard Parish ranks #15 most expensive of the 47 cities tracked in Louisiana — pricier than 59% of all US cities in our data.

The Beauregard Parish Rental Market

The Beauregard Parish, LA area has a population of about 36,646 and 17% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Beauregard Parish, LA have risen by $109/month (12.6%) over the past year, from $865 to $974. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Beauregard Parish, LA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $30,600. The local median household income of $64,995 exceeds that threshold by $34,395, making Beauregard Parish relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Beauregard Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 0.3 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$677
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$765
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$974
12.6% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,216
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,610
Affordable
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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$38,960/year
Local median income: $64,995
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $974/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in LAlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
New Orleans$1,071$1,236$1,478$1,889
Assumption Parish$805$830$926$1,298
Baton Rouge$1,063$1,081$1,222$1,528
Lafayette$740$930$1,052$1,322
Shreveport$767$892$1,017$1,317
Lake Charles$871$877$1,144$1,383

Rent or Buy in Beauregard Parish?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Beauregard Parish data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$974/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 5 years — worth it if you stay 5+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $974/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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