The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $631 to a high of $771, with an average of $701.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $829, a maximum of $1,013, and an average of $921.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $931, peaking at a maximum of $1,137, and averaging at $1,034.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,210, a maximum of $1,478, and an average of $1,344.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,580 to a maximum of $1,931, with an average of $1,755.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $631 $829 $931 $1,210 $1,580
Average Rent $701 $921 $1,034 $1,344 $1,755
High Rent(110%) $771 $1,013 $1,137 $1,478 $1,931
2023 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $592 $784 $886 $1,162 $1,503
Average Rent $658 $871 $984 $1,291 $1,670
High Rent (110%) $724 $958 $1,082 $1,420 $1,837
2022 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $547 $703 $801 $1,082 $1,248
Average Rent $608 $781 $890 $1,202 $1,387
High Rent(110%) $669 $859 $979 $1,322 $1,526
2021 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $571 $711 $811 $1,080 $1,227
Average Rent $634 $790 $901 $1,200 $1,363
High Rent (110%) $697 $869 $991 $1,320 $1,499
2020 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $594 $716 $821 $1,085 $1,193
Average Rent $660 $795 $912 $1,205 $1,326
High Rent(110%) $726 $875 $1,003 $1,326 $1,459
2019 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $553 $657 $758 $995 $1,128
Average Rent $614 $730 $842 $1,105 $1,253
High Rent (110%) $675 $803 $926 $1,216 $1,378
2018 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $556 $676 $779 $1,014 $1,133
Average Rent $618 $751 $865 $1,127 $1,259
High Rent(110%) $680 $826 $952 $1,240 $1,385
2017 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $529 $658 $759 $993 $1,138
Average Rent $588 $731 $843 $1,103 $1,264
High Rent (110%) $647 $804 $927 $1,213 $1,390


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