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Sulphur

Pop. 20,775·39th most expensive in Louisiana·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$749
Rising (Monthly)
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Sulphur · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
Good value
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Rents are 5% below what Sulphur's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,216/mo
Expected by trend
$1,286/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,260
4 BR+
$1,380
Research median
$1,040/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
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sulphur, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,775
Median income
$61,760
Median age
38
Renters
25.4%
Age distribution
25.5%
21%
26.2%
17.3%
Under 1825.5%
18–3421%
35–5426.2%
55–6410%
65+17.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black6.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian1.5%
Other4%
Education (25+)
12.7%
41.3%
29.1%
16.9%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma41.3%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+16.9%
Housing tenure
74.6%
25.4%
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sulphur, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,797 → $61,760
up 21.6%
Population
21,490 → 20,775
down 3.3%
Renter share
31.3% → 25.4%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
15.3% → 16.9%
+1.6 pts
Median age
38.6 → 38
-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $50,797 to $61,760 across the same window, up 21.6% versus 2021. Census counts show Sulphur, LA losing about 715 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.3% to 25.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Sulphur rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Sulphur, LA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sulphur is $1,216/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,040/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,260/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($61,760/yr), Sulphur ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sulphur an affordable city for renters?

Sulphur is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($61,760/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sulphur falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sulphur?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in Sulphur. The local median household income is $61,760/yr, meaning the typical Sulphur household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sulphur?

Rent in Sulphur has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Sulphur rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Sulphur is one of the more affordable cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #39 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,216/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sulphur?

Orange is nearby and more affordable at $1,137/mo, which is $79 less than Sulphur.

What percentage of Sulphur residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.4% of Sulphur households are renters, while 74.6% are owner-occupied. Sulphur leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sulphur rent compare to the national average?

Sulphur's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #39 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~24% of Sulphur's median household income ($61,760/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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