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Youngsville

Pop. 17,427·3rd most expensive in Louisiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Youngsville, LA
Median rent (all units)
$1,851/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$111
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Youngsville · $1,851
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,851/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
Local median income
$105,876/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Youngsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$2,050
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,270/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,851 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,212/yr
At $1,851/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 2.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Youngsville, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,427
Median income
$105,876
Median age
34.8
Renters
12.6%
Age distribution
32.8%
17.8%
29.2%
Under 1832.8%
18–3417.8%
35–5429.2%
55–649.1%
65+11.1%
Gender
43.9%
56.1%
Male43.9%
Female56.1%
Race & ethnicity
85.1%
White85.1%
Black9.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
18.8%
39.4%
37.2%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college39.4%
Bachelor's+37.2%
Housing tenure
87.4%
12.6%
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Youngsville, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,455 → $105,876
up 4.4%
Population
15,167 → 17,427
up 14.9%
Renter share
9.2% → 12.6%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
37.1% → 37.2%
+0.1 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34.8
+2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $101,455 to $105,876 across the same window, up 4.4% versus 2021. Census counts show Youngsville, LA adding about 2,260 residents over the five-year window, up 14.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 9.2% to 12.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Youngsville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Youngsville, LA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Youngsville is $1,851/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,270/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,600/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($105,876/yr), Youngsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Youngsville an affordable city for renters?

Youngsville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,851/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($105,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Youngsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Youngsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,851/mo in Youngsville. The local median household income is $105,876/yr, meaning the typical Youngsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Youngsville?

Rent in Youngsville has increased 2.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Youngsville rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Youngsville is one of the pricier cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #3 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,851/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Youngsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Youngsville ($1,851/mo): New Iberia ($1,206/mo), Lafayette ($1,322/mo), Broussard ($1,538/mo).

What percentage of Youngsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.6% of Youngsville households are renters, while 87.4% are owner-occupied. Youngsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Youngsville rent compare to the national average?

Youngsville's median rent of $1,851/mo is $111 (6%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #3 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,851/mo, rent takes ~21% of Youngsville's median household income ($105,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Youngsville 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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