Rent by ZIP · Orleans Parish
Rent in New Orleans, LA 70116
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,540 (-1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,270 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,160 | -1.7% | $1,026–1,254 | $1,090 ±$103 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,310 | -2.3% | $1,152–1,408 | $1,201 ±$93 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,570 | -1.9% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,711 ±$322 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,000 | -1% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,083 ±$901 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,370 | -2.1% | $2,088–2,552 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the New Orleans-Metairie, 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,480.
What renters pay in 70116
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70115 | New Orleans | $1,980 | $1,647 |
| 70117 | New Orleans | $1,500 | $1,295 |
| 70114 | New Orleans | $1,430 | $1,229 |
| 70118 | New Orleans | $1,660 | $1,481 |
| 70113 | New Orleans | $1,230 | $963 |
| 70119 | New Orleans | $1,750 | $1,472 |
Fair Market Rents across Orleans 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.