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

St. James Parish, 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 St. James Parish, 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 $613 to a high of $749, with an average of $681.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $644, a maximum of $787, and an average of $715.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $846, peaking at a maximum of $1,034, and averaging at $940.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,193, a maximum of $1,458, and an average of $1,325.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,267 to a maximum of $1,549, with an average of $1,408.

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 St. James Parish, 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 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $613 $644 $846 $1,193 $1,267
Average Rent $681 $715 $940 $1,325 $1,408
High Rent(110%) $749 $787 $1,034 $1,458 $1,549
2023 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $548 $580 $763 $1,085 $1,144
Average Rent $609 $644 $848 $1,205 $1,271
High Rent (110%) $670 $708 $933 $1,326 $1,398
2022 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $531 $559 $735 $1,012 $1,098
Average Rent $590 $621 $817 $1,124 $1,220
High Rent(110%) $649 $683 $899 $1,236 $1,342
2021 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $523 $549 $724 $948 $1,080
Average Rent $581 $610 $804 $1,053 $1,200
High Rent (110%) $639 $671 $884 $1,158 $1,320
2020 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $527 $553 $728 $907 $1,077
Average Rent $585 $614 $809 $1,008 $1,197
High Rent(110%) $644 $675 $890 $1,109 $1,317
2019 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $453 $550 $630 $834 $1,107
Average Rent $503 $611 $700 $927 $1,230
High Rent (110%) $553 $672 $770 $1,020 $1,353
2018 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $436 $533 $612 $884 $1,078
Average Rent $484 $592 $680 $982 $1,198
High Rent(110%) $532 $651 $748 $1,080 $1,318
2017 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, LA Low Rent (90%) $385 $472 $544 $791 $958
Average Rent $428 $524 $604 $879 $1,064
High Rent (110%) $471 $576 $664 $967 $1,170


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