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Harvey

Pop. 20,915·40th most expensive in Louisiana·Harvey rents have dropped 10.0%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,212/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$753
Rising (Monthly)
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Harvey · $1,212
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,212/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/yr
Local median income
$48,774/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Harvey's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,900
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,490/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,544/yr
At $1,212/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Harvey, LA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,915
Median income
$48,774
Median age
41.6
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
21.9%
20.1%
28.1%
12.6%
17.2%
Under 1821.9%
18–3420.1%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.6%
65+17.2%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
26.8%
43.9%
20.1%
White26.8%
Black43.9%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian8%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
17.2%
35.1%
28.7%
19.1%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+19.1%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Harvey, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,133 → $48,774
up 15.8%
Population
20,942 → 20,915
down 0.1%
Renter share
48.3% → 47.3%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 19.1%
+2.5 pts
Median age
37.8 → 41.6
+3.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,133 to $48,774 across the same window, up 15.8% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.6% to 19.1% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Harvey rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Harvey, LA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Harvey is $1,212/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,900/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($48,774/yr), Harvey ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Harvey an affordable city for renters?

Harvey is considered moderate for renters. At $1,212/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($48,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Harvey slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Harvey?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,212/mo in Harvey. The local median household income is $48,774/yr, meaning the typical Harvey household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Harvey?

Rent in Harvey has decreased 10.0% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Harvey rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Harvey is one of the more affordable cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #40 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,212/mo.

What percentage of Harvey residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of Harvey households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. Harvey leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Harvey rent compare to the national average?

Harvey's median rent of $1,212/mo is $753 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #40 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,212/mo, rent takes ~30% of Harvey's median household income ($48,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Harvey 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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