Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Houma, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Houma
$1,106/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Houma is $1,106 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $823 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houma
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 7% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Houma run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,148.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $875 |  4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,442 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 14% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Acadian | $1,100 | |
Mulberry | $1,450 | |
North Houma | $1,106 | |
Shane Acres | $1,100 | |
South Side | $1,117 | |
Sugar Mill | $1,340 | |
Summerfield Place | $1,145 | |
Terrebonne Industrial Park | $1,147 | |
The Lakes | $1,150 | |
Wildwood Heights | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,442
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
28%
Acadian
Average rent
$1,100
South Side
Average rent
$1,117
North Houma
Average rent
$1,106
Mulberry
Average rent
$1,450
Wildwood Heights
Average rent
$1,100
Sugar Mill
Average rent
$1,340
Shane Acres
Average rent
$1,100
Terrebonne Industrial Park
Average rent
$1,147
Summerfield Place
Average rent
$1,145
The Lakes
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
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
43%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houma, LA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bayou Cane, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,135
$1,245
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18%$1,550
11%$1,500
7%$1,450
8%$1,800
4%$1,113
$1,637
6%$1,400
10%$1,600
11%$1,299
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
17h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$939–$2,504
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
385 Bayou Dularge Rd #A, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
3594 Friendswood Dr, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mulberry townhouse for rent in Houma
2121 Bayou Black Dr #2, Houma, LA 70360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Houma
211 Greenbriar Dr, Houma, LA 70364
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
17h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$939–$2,504
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,868
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Houma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,535
$1,335
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
810 Saadi St, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$939–$2,504
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,868
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1607 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1 bed
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
110 Marcel Ln #B, Houma, LA 70360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
17h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$939–$2,504
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,868
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Houma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,535
$1,335
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Houma
211 Saint Malo St, Houma, LA 70363
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
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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 $1,106 per month as of July 25, 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 7% since last year.
How does Houma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houma is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $823 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Houma?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Houma are Acadian ($1,100/mo), Wildwood Heights ($1,100/mo), and Shane Acres ($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?
South Side stands out as Houma's most sought-after neighborhood, generating 1.2 times more inquiries than the market average and representing 14% of the city's rental market. Downtown Houma, Wildwood Heights, and Acadian also offer strong walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure for active lifestyles.
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).