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Brusly

Pop. 2,593·19th most expensive in Louisiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Brusly, LA
Median rent (all units)
$1,547/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.8%
vs US Median
-$415
Rising (Monthly)
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Brusly · $1,547
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,547/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$105,538/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brusly's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,268
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,268/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,547 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,564/yr
At $1,547/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brusly, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,593
Median income
$105,538
Median age
35.2
Renters
10.5%
Age distribution
29.9%
19.7%
22.4%
17%
Under 1829.9%
18–3419.7%
35–5422.4%
55–6411%
65+17%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
26.4%
White70.2%
Black26.4%
Hispanic6.3%
Education (25+)
34.9%
33.7%
25.6%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
89.5%
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Brusly, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,577 → $105,538
up 16.5%
Population
2,604 → 2,593
down 0.4%
Renter share
12.7% → 10.5%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 25.6%
+0.0 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.2
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $90,577 in 2021 to $105,538 more recently. Renters now make up 10.5% of households, compared with 12.7% five years ago.

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Brusly rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Brusly. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Brusly, LA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Brusly is $1,547/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,268/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($105,538/yr), Brusly ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brusly an affordable city for renters?

Brusly is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,547/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($105,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brusly falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brusly?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,547/mo in Brusly. The local median household income is $105,538/yr, meaning the typical Brusly household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brusly?

Rent in Brusly has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Brusly rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Brusly is middle-of-the-pack for Louisiana for rent, ranking #19 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,547/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brusly?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brusly ($1,547/mo): Baker ($1,146/mo), Baton Rouge ($1,377/mo).

What percentage of Brusly residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.5% of Brusly households are renters, while 89.5% are owner-occupied. Brusly leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brusly rent compare to the national average?

Brusly's median rent of $1,547/mo is $415 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #19 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,547/mo, rent takes ~18% of Brusly's median household income ($105,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brusly 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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