Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Houma, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Houma
$1,100/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Houma is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houma
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Houma, LA
Average rent prices in Houma have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Houma, LA
Rent prices in Houma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Houma is $1,020, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Houma run $914 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,088.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $425 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $929 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 |  4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 16% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Acadian | $1,150 | |
Ardoyne Plantation Estates | $1,100 | |
Ashland North | $1,150 | |
Downtown Houma | $1,200 | |
Honduras Plantation | $1,200 | |
Mulberry | $1,100 | |
North Houma | $1,100 | |
South Side | $1,022 | |
Sugar Mill | $1,000 | |
Wildwood Heights | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,020 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,350 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$425
1 bedroom
Average rent
$929
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
South Side
Average rent
$1,022
Acadian
Average rent
$1,150
North Houma
Average rent
$1,100
Downtown Houma
Average rent
$1,200
Sugar Mill
Average rent
$1,000
Mulberry
Average rent
$1,100
Wildwood Heights
Average rent
$1,100
Ardoyne Plantation Estates
Average rent
$1,100
Ashland North
Average rent
$1,150
Honduras Plantation
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,020
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Houma, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Houma, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Houma and Bayou Cane by all bedroom counts and property types.
Houma
44%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houma, LA is equal to the median rent in Bayou Cane, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,100
19%$1,100
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12%$1,573
1%$1,499
3%$1,700
42%$1,200
$1,540
1%$1,495
2%$1,600
6%$1,279
4%Cost of living in Houma, LA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 9% lower |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 20% lower |
Discover rentals in Houma, LA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
7158 Main St, Houma, LA 70360
2 beds
2 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
202 Canal Ln, Houma, LA 70364
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$914–$2,392
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3594 Friendswood Dr, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mulberry house for rent in Houma
105 General Lee St, Houma, LA 70360
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sugar Mill house for rent in Houma
504 Sugar Mill Courtyard, Houma, LA 70360
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Houma
379 Shoal Dr, Houma, LA 70360
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Houma
151 Dixie Ave, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$987–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$914–$2,392
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Houma
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
$1,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,535
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$987–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$914–$2,392
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1607 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1 bed
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Houma
204 Swan Ave #NA, Houma, LA 70363
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 6
1d ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$987–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$914–$2,392
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3594 Friendswood Dr, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Houma
204 Swan Ave #NA, Houma, LA 70363
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 6
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Frequently asked questions for Houma, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Houma rental market.
How much is rent in Houma?
The average rent in Houma is $1,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houma?
Average rent prices in Houma have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Houma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houma is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Houma?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Houma are Sugar Mill ($1,000/mo), South Side ($1,022/mo), and North Houma ($1,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Houma?
To comfortably afford rent in Houma, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Houma?
Houma's rental market offers several strong neighborhood options depending on your priorities. For vibrant social environments, Acadian, Downtown Houma, North Houma, and South Side provide excellent walkability scores and well-developed street infrastructure that supports community interaction. South Side stands out as the most in-demand area, generating 1.2 times more inquiries than the market average.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).