Metro FMR area · LA · HUD FY 2027
Lake Charles, LA Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Lake Charles, LA area is $1,231 a month, 6% above the Louisiana average and 30% below the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 28 ZIP codes range from $1,100 to $1,480.
- $1,2312-bedroom FMR+$14 (+1.2%) vs FY 2026
- $9411-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $49,240Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 212,103Residents2 counties
| Unit | Lake Charles, LA FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $935 | $921 | +$14 (+1.5%) | $895 | $1,379 | $37,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $941 | $928 | +$13 (+1.4%) | $973 | $1,478 | $37,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,231 | $1,217 | +$14 (+1.2%) | $1,161 | $1,761 | $49,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,467 | $1,459 | +$8 (+0.5%) | $1,485 | $2,266 | $58,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,713 | $1,611 | +$102 (+6.3%) | $1,723 | $2,607 | $68,520 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish, LA | 207,088 |
| Cameron Parish, LA | 5,015 |
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 $1,190.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70542 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70549 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70601 | $840 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,530 | +$30 (+2.8%) | 11% below |
| 70602 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 | +$10 (+0.8%) | about the same as |
| 70605 | $1,120 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,060 | −$40 (−2.6%) | 20% above |
| 70606 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 | +$10 (+0.8%) | about the same as |
| 70607 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,660 | +$40 (+3.5%) | 3% below |
| 70609 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,590 | $1,860 | no change | 9% above |
| 70611 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,930 | +$40 (+3.0%) | 13% above |
| 70612 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 | +$10 (+0.8%) | about the same as |
| 70615 | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,680 | +$10 (+0.8%) | 2% below |
| 70616 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 | +$10 (+0.8%) | about the same as |
| 70629 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 | +$10 (+0.8%) | about the same as |
| 70630 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,510 | +$50 (+4.8%) | 11% below |
| 70631 | $920 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,740 | +$60 (+5.3%) | 3% below |
| 70632 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70633 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70643 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70645 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,910 | −$30 (−2.1%) | 11% above |
| 70646 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70647 | $910 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,710 | +$20 (+1.7%) | about the same as |
| 70657 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70661 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,550 | +$70 (+6.8%) | 11% below |
| 70663 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,460 | +$30 (+2.8%) | 11% below |
| 70664 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 | +$10 (+0.8%) | about the same as |
| 70665 | $1,120 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,060 | −$70 (−4.5%) | 20% above |
| 70668 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,470 | +$40 (+3.8%) | 11% below |
| 70669 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,370 | $1,600 | +$30 (+2.7%) | 7% below |
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.