Rent by ZIP · St. James Parish
Rent in Saint James, LA 70086
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $910 (+3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $616 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $640 | +18.8% | $684–836 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $670 | +16.4% | $702–858 | $820 ±$445 |
| 2 bedrooms | $910 | $880 | +3.4% | $819–1,001 | $1,000 ±$959 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,230 | -4.1% | $1,062–1,298 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,320 | +9.1% | $1,296–1,584 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,165.
What renters pay in 70086
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70085 | Saint Bernard | $1,350 | $1,110 |
| 70087 | Saint Rose | $1,210 | – |
| 70084 | Reserve | $1,470 | $1,088 |
| 70083 | Port Sulphur | $1,580 | – |
| 70082 | Pointe A La Hache | $1,960 | – |
| 70090 | Vacherie | $1,210 | $721 |
Fair Market Rents across St. James Parish, LA · All LA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.