Metro FMR area · LA · HUD FY 2027
Lafayette, LA Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Lafayette, LA area is $1,092 a month, 6% below the Louisiana average and 38% below the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 29 ZIP codes range from $920 to $1,350.
- $1,0922-bedroom FMR+$73 (+7.2%) vs FY 2026
- $9711-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $43,680Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 299,350Residents2 counties
| Unit | Lafayette, LA FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $835 | $779 | +$56 (+7.2%) | $895 | $1,379 | $33,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $971 | $898 | +$73 (+8.1%) | $973 | $1,478 | $38,840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,092 | $1,019 | +$73 (+7.2%) | $1,161 | $1,761 | $43,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,375 | $1,301 | +$74 (+5.7%) | $1,485 | $2,266 | $55,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,607 | $1,581 | +$26 (+1.6%) | $1,723 | $2,607 | $64,280 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 247,997 |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 51,353 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $1,070.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70339 | $730 | $810 | $920 | $1,220 | $1,430 | −$30 (−3.2%) | 16% below |
| 70380 | $780 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,650 | +$50 (+5.2%) | 7% below |
| 70501 | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,490 | +$60 (+6.3%) | 8% below |
| 70502 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 | +$80 (+7.8%) | 2% above |
| 70503 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,750 | +$50 (+4.4%) | 9% above |
| 70504 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 | +$80 (+7.8%) | 2% above |
| 70505 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 | +$80 (+7.8%) | 2% above |
| 70506 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $1,720 | +$80 (+7.3%) | 7% above |
| 70507 | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 | +$40 (+4.2%) | 8% below |
| 70508 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,620 | $1,900 | +$70 (+5.7%) | 18% above |
| 70509 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 | +$80 (+7.8%) | 2% above |
| 70512 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 | −$30 (−3.2%) | 16% below |
| 70517 | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,490 | +$60 (+6.3%) | 8% below |
| 70518 | $830 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,600 | +$60 (+5.9%) | 1% below |
| 70519 | $750 | $850 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,550 | +$40 (+4.2%) | 9% below |
| 70520 | $830 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,600 | +$140 (+14.7%) | about the same as |
| 70521 | $710 | $820 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 | −$30 (−3.2%) | 16% below |
| 70525 | $710 | $810 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,430 | +$10 (+1.1%) | 12% below |
| 70529 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 | −$30 (−3.2%) | 16% below |
| 70555 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $1,790 | +$170 (+14.4%) | 24% above |
| 70558 | $960 | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,810 | +$80 (+6.7%) | 17% above |
| 70560 | $720 | $810 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,600 | +$20 (+2.1%) | 11% below |
| 70563 | $790 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,770 | +$50 (+4.9%) | 2% below |
| 70578 | $710 | $810 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,430 | −$20 (−2.1%) | 15% below |
| 70582 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 | −$30 (−3.2%) | 16% below |
| 70583 | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 | +$50 (+5.3%) | 8% below |
| 70592 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,670 | −$60 (−5.1%) | 3% above |
| 70596 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 | +$80 (+7.8%) | 2% above |
| 70598 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 | +$80 (+7.8%) | 2% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.