Rent by ZIP · Morehouse Parish
Rent in Mer Rouge, LA 71261
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $890 (+7.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $585 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $630 | +12.7% | $639–781 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $640 | +10.9% | $639–781 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $890 | $830 | +7.2% | $801–979 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,150 | +2.6% | $1,062–1,298 | $597 ±$142 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,200 | -1.7% | $1,062–1,298 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $892.
What renters pay in 71261
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71260 | Marion | $930 | $828 |
| 71259 | Mangham | $930 | $611 |
| 71263 | Oak Grove | $890 | $700 |
| 71264 | Oak Ridge | $910 | – |
| 71256 | Lillie | $930 | – |
| 71266 | Pioneer | $960 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Morehouse 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.