Rent by ZIP · Orleans Parish
Rent in New Orleans, LA 70117
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (+11.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,269 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $970 | +14.4% | $999–1,221 | $1,056 ±$351 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,250 | $1,120 | +11.6% | $1,125–1,375 | $1,080 ±$79 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,340 | +11.9% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,295 ±$74 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,710 | +12.9% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,503 ±$177 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,000 | +13% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,911 ±$269 |
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 70117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70116 | New Orleans | $1,540 | $1,711 |
| 70118 | New Orleans | $1,660 | $1,481 |
| 70115 | New Orleans | $1,980 | $1,647 |
| 70119 | New Orleans | $1,750 | $1,472 |
| 70114 | New Orleans | $1,430 | $1,229 |
| 70113 | New Orleans | $1,230 | $963 |
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.