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Maurice

Pop. 2,584·2nd most expensive in Louisiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Maurice, LA
Median rent (all units)
$1,950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$15
Falling (Monthly)
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Maurice · $1,950
More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,950/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$90,833/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Maurice's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,150/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,400/yr
At $1,950/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Maurice, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,584
Median income
$90,833
Median age
33.6
Renters
8.6%
Age distribution
27.3%
24.7%
22.2%
15.1%
Under 1827.3%
18–3424.7%
35–5422.2%
55–6410.7%
65+15.1%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
White77.6%
Black6.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian9.4%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
12.5%
28.2%
37.2%
22.1%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
91.4%
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Maurice, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,750 → $90,833
up 44.8%
Population
2,004 → 2,584
up 28.9%
Renter share
14.3% → 8.6%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 22.1%
-1.4 pts
Median age
32.9 → 33.6
+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $90,833 today, compared with $62,750 five years earlier. Census counts show Maurice, LA adding about 580 residents over the five-year window, up 28.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 14.3% to 8.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Maurice rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Maurice, LA

Last updated: April 17, 2026

The median rent in Maurice is $1,950/mo as of April 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,833/yr), Maurice ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maurice an affordable city for renters?

Maurice is considered affordable for renters. At $1,950/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maurice falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Maurice?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,950/mo in Maurice. The local median household income is $90,833/yr, meaning the typical Maurice household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maurice?

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

How does Maurice rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Maurice is one of the pricier cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #2 out of 45 tracked cities at $1,950/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Maurice?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maurice ($1,950/mo): New Iberia ($1,274/mo), Lafayette ($1,324/mo), Broussard ($1,530/mo).

What percentage of Maurice residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.6% of Maurice households are renters, while 91.4% are owner-occupied. Maurice leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Maurice rent compare to the national average?

Maurice's median rent of $1,950/mo is $15 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #2 out of 45 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,950/mo, rent takes ~26% of Maurice's median household income ($90,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maurice 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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