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Scott

Pop. 8,609·15th most expensive in Louisiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Scott, LA
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$365
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Scott · $1,600
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,600/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$56,299/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Scott's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$420
2 BR
$1,029
3 BR
$1,087
Research median
$1,029/mo

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

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Scott, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,609
Median income
$56,299
Median age
42
Renters
24.9%
Age distribution
22.1%
16.7%
27.3%
14.5%
19.4%
Under 1822.1%
18–3416.7%
35–5427.3%
55–6414.5%
65+19.4%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
70.5%
19.6%
White70.5%
Black19.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1.3%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
38.8%
28.4%
22.3%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma38.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
75.1%
24.9%
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Scott, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,958 → $56,299
down 9.1%
Population
8,200 → 8,609
up 5.0%
Renter share
22.8% → 24.9%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 22.3%
+0.7 pts
Median age
44.2 → 42
-2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Scott, LA now reports about $56,299, up from $61,958 in 2021. The population has grown by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 8,200 residents to roughly 8,609. Renters now make up 24.9% of households, compared with 22.8% five years ago.

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Salary vs rent

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

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About renting in Scott, LA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Scott is $1,600/mo as of March 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,029/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $420/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,087/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($56,299/yr), Scott ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Scott an affordable city for renters?

Scott is considered moderate for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($56,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Scott slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Scott?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in Scott. The local median household income is $56,299/yr, meaning the typical Scott household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Scott?

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

How does Scott rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Scott is one of the pricier cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #15 out of 49 tracked cities at $1,600/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Scott?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Scott ($1,600/mo): Opelousas ($994/mo), Lafayette ($1,324/mo), Broussard ($1,530/mo).

What percentage of Scott residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of Scott households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. Scott leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Scott rent compare to the national average?

Scott's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #15 out of 49 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~34% of Scott's median household income ($56,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Scott 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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