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Prairieville

Pop. 35,238·1st most expensive in Louisiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Prairieville, LA
Median rent (all units)
$2,096/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$134
Stable (Monthly)
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Prairieville · $2,096
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,096/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$104,923/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Prairieville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$2,280
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,380/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,096 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
$25,152/yr
At $2,096/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Prairieville, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,238
Median income
$104,923
Median age
37.2
Renters
14.2%
Age distribution
27.5%
19.7%
28.9%
12.9%
Under 1827.5%
18–3419.7%
35–5428.9%
55–6412.9%
65+11%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
74.7%
12.3%
White74.7%
Black12.3%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian2%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
26.8%
30.1%
37.8%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+37.8%
Housing tenure
85.8%
14.2%
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Prairieville, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,721 → $104,923
up 0.2%
Population
34,118 → 35,238
up 3.3%
Renter share
10.4% → 14.2%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
39% → 37.8%
-1.2 pts
Median age
35.7 → 37.2
+1.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $104,721 to $104,923 between 2021 and 2024, a 0.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 34,118 to 35,238 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 14.2% of households rent today, against 10.4% in 2021.

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Prairieville rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Prairieville is $2,096/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,220/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,730/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($104,923/yr), Prairieville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairieville an affordable city for renters?

Prairieville is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,096/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($104,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Prairieville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Prairieville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,096/mo in Prairieville. The local median household income is $104,923/yr, meaning the typical Prairieville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Prairieville?

Rent in Prairieville has increased 4.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Prairieville rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Prairieville is one of the pricier cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #1 out of 46 tracked cities at $2,096/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Prairieville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Prairieville ($2,096/mo): Baker ($1,146/mo), Baton Rouge ($1,377/mo), Denham Springs ($1,533/mo).

What percentage of Prairieville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.2% of Prairieville households are renters, while 85.8% are owner-occupied. Prairieville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Prairieville rent compare to the national average?

Prairieville's median rent of $2,096/mo is $134 (7%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #1 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,096/mo, rent takes ~24% of Prairieville's median household income ($104,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Prairieville 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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