Rent by ZIP · St. James Parish
Rent in Hester, LA 70743
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,170 (+24.5% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $680 | +27.9% | $783–957 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $720 | +23.6% | $801–979 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $940 | +24.5% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,310 | +23.7% | $1,458–1,782 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,410 | +24.8% | $1,584–1,936 | – |
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 70743
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70744 | Holden | $1,090 | $800 |
| 70740 | Grosse Tete | $900 | – |
| 70739 | Greenwell Springs | $1,540 | – |
| 70747 | Innis | $1,090 | – |
| 70748 | Jackson | $1,090 | $777 |
| 70737 | Gonzales | $1,520 | $1,613 |
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.