How much does it cost to rent in Houma, LA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Houma, LA is $1,308. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Houma cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

Houma is among the more affordable cities in Louisiana, ranking #34 out of 46 cities at $1,308/mo.

When was Houma rent data last updated?

Houma rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Houma

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Pop. 32,392·34th most expensive in Louisiana·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,308/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$657

Rising (Monthly)

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Houma · $1,308

More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

27% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,308/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$52,000/yr

Local median income

$58,194/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Houma's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$830

1 BR

$985

2 BR

$1,210

3 BR

$1,460

4 BR+

$1,605

Research median

$1,210/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$15,696/yr

At $1,308/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Houma, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,392

Median income

$58,194

Median age

34.9

Renters

27.6%

Age distribution

27.4%

22.7%

21.8%

16.1%

Under 1827.4%

18–3422.7%

35–5421.8%

55–6412%

65+16.1%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

66.1%

20.2%

White66.1%

Black20.2%

Hispanic7.5%

Asian0.8%

Other5.5%

Education (25+)

38.3%

26.9%

23.8%

No HS diploma11.1%

HS diploma38.3%

Some college26.9%

Bachelor's+23.8%

Housing tenure

72.4%

27.6%

Owner72.4%

Renter27.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Houma, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,272 → $1,308

up 2.8%

Income

$48,688 → $58,194

up 19.5%

Population

33,461 → 32,392

down 3.2%

Renter share

32.7% → 27.6%

-5.1 pts

Bachelor's+

19.4% → 23.8%

+4.4 pts

Median age

36.3 → 34.9

-1.4 yrs

Rent in Houma, LA has increased 2.8% since 2023, going from about $1,272 per month to roughly $1,308 today. Median household income grew from $48,688 to $58,194 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.5% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 16.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 33,461 to 32,392 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 27.6% of households rent today, against 32.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.4% to 23.8%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Houma, LA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Houma on your salary?

At $1,308/mo, how Houma rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $82,198/yr · Rent = 19.1% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $58,360/yr · Rent = 26.9% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $67,225/yr · Rent = 23.3% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $120,156/yr · Rent = 13.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $153,529/yr · Rent = 10.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $54,645/yr · Rent = 28.7% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $49,338/yr · Rent = 31.8% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $60,813/yr · Rent = 25.8% income

affordable

By apartment size

Houma rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Houma, LA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Houma is $1,308/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,210/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $985/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,460/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($58,194/yr), Houma ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Houma an affordable city for renters?

Houma is considered affordable for renters. At $1,308/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($58,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Houma falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Houma?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,308/mo in Houma. The local median household income is $58,194/yr, meaning the typical Houma household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Houma?

Rent in Houma has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Houma neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Houma are 70364 ($1,224/mo), and 70360 ($1,339/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Houma is $1,308/mo.

How does Houma rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Houma is one of the more affordable cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #34 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,308/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Houma?

Thibodaux is nearby and more affordable at $1,292/mo, which is $16 less than Houma.

What percentage of Houma residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.6% of Houma households are renters, while 72.4% are owner-occupied. Houma leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Houma rent compare to the national average?

Houma's median rent of $1,308/mo is $657 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #34 out of 46 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

27%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,308/mo, rent takes ~27% of Houma's median household income ($58,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Houma 27%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1.85–4.25%

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