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Destrehan

Pop. 11,619·24th most expensive in Louisiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Destrehan, LA
Median rent (all units)
$1,492/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$470
Rising (Monthly)
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Destrehan · $1,492
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,492/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$90,509/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Destrehan's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,270
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,510/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,492 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
$17,904/yr
At $1,492/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, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Destrehan, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,619
Median income
$90,509
Median age
41.3
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
23%
21.4%
24.2%
15.3%
16.1%
Under 1823%
18–3421.4%
35–5424.2%
55–6415.3%
65+16.1%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
70%
16.5%
White70%
Black16.5%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian2.8%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
22.2%
28.4%
40.4%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Destrehan, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,388 → $90,509
down 7.1%
Population
11,827 → 11,619
down 1.8%
Renter share
19.7% → 25.8%
+6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
44.7% → 40.4%
-4.3 pts
Median age
40 → 41.3
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $97,388 to $90,509 across the same window, down 7.1% versus 2021. Census counts show Destrehan, LA losing about 208 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 19.7% to 25.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.7% to 40.4% across the same window.

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Destrehan rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Destrehan is $1,492/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,510/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,930/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($90,509/yr), Destrehan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Destrehan an affordable city for renters?

Destrehan is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,492/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($90,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Destrehan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Destrehan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,492/mo in Destrehan. The local median household income is $90,509/yr, meaning the typical Destrehan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Destrehan?

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

How does Destrehan rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Destrehan is middle-of-the-pack for Louisiana for rent, ranking #24 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,492/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Destrehan?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Destrehan ($1,492/mo): Harahan ($1,357/mo), Westwego ($1,456/mo).

What percentage of Destrehan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of Destrehan households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. Destrehan leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Destrehan rent compare to the national average?

Destrehan's median rent of $1,492/mo is $470 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #24 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,492/mo, rent takes ~20% of Destrehan's median household income ($90,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Destrehan 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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