Rent by ZIP · Orleans Parish
Rent in New Orleans, LA 70126
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,400 (+4.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,103 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $970 | +7.2% | $936–1,144 | $673 ±$422 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,120 | +3.6% | $1,044–1,276 | $979 ±$106 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,340 | +4.5% | $1,260–1,540 | $1,070 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,710 | +5.3% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,316 ±$94 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,110 | $2,000 | +5.5% | $1,899–2,321 | $1,102 ±$426 |
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 70126
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70125 | New Orleans | $1,620 | $1,372 |
| 70127 | New Orleans | $1,360 | $1,196 |
| 70124 | New Orleans | $2,180 | $1,708 |
| 70128 | New Orleans | $1,500 | $1,171 |
| 70123 | New Orleans | $1,630 | $1,528 |
| 70129 | New Orleans | $1,450 | $774 |
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.