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Eden Isle

Pop. 7,683·29th most expensive in Louisiana·Eden Isle rents are up 15.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,409/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$556
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Eden Isle · $1,409
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,409/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$78,426/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Eden Isle's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$941
2 BR
$1,325
Research median
$1,325/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,908/yr
At $1,409/mo median
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Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eden Isle, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,683
Median income
$78,426
Median age
53.2
Renters
19.2%
Age distribution
14.8%
14.1%
25.1%
20.1%
25.9%
Under 1814.8%
18–3414.1%
35–5425.1%
55–6420.1%
65+25.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
76.5%
13%
White76.5%
Black13%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian2.9%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
24.8%
39.3%
33.2%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college39.3%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
80.8%
19.2%
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Eden Isle, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,542 → $78,426
up 6.6%
Population
8,233 → 7,683
down 6.7%
Renter share
25.6% → 19.2%
-6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 33.2%
+5.6 pts
Median age
50.3 → 53.2
+2.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $73,542 to $78,426 across the same window, up 6.6% versus 2021. Census counts show Eden Isle, LA losing about 550 residents over the five-year window, down 6.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.6% to 19.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.6% to 33.2% across the same window.

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Eden Isle rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Eden Isle is $1,409/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,325/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $941/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($78,426/yr), Eden Isle ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Eden Isle an affordable city for renters?

Eden Isle is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,409/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($78,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Eden Isle falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Eden Isle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,409/mo in Eden Isle. The local median household income is $78,426/yr, meaning the typical Eden Isle household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Eden Isle?

Rent in Eden Isle has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Eden Isle rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Eden Isle is middle-of-the-pack for Louisiana for rent, ranking #29 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,409/mo.

What percentage of Eden Isle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.2% of Eden Isle households are renters, while 80.8% are owner-occupied. Eden Isle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Eden Isle rent compare to the national average?

Eden Isle's median rent of $1,409/mo is $556 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #29 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,409/mo, rent takes ~22% of Eden Isle's median household income ($78,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Eden Isle 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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