Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New Orleans, LA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23% of gross income.
New Orleans rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Louisiana cities have lower median rent than New Orleans, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for New Orleans
View full rent data for New Orleans, LA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in New Orleans, LA?
Median rent in New Orleans is $1,664 a month. A typical physical therapist in Louisiana earns about $86,748 a year, which makes that rent 23% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New Orleans?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Louisiana (~$86,748/yr) supports up to $2,169 a month in rent. New Orleans's current median rent is $1,664/mo, which leaves a $505/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New Orleans?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Louisiana works roughly 39.9 hours a month to cover New Orleans's median rent of $1,664.
Where is rent cheaper than New Orleans for a physical therapist?
Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Gonzales ($1,662/mo), Metairie ($1,662/mo), Metairie ($1,660/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.