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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Houma, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Houma
$1,095/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Houma is $1,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houma
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% 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 $1,055, whereas a house costs $1,742. 1-bedroom apartments in Houma run $951 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,122.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $922 |  4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,145 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 6% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | 27% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Acadian | $1,050 | |
Ashland North | $1,150 | |
Fontenot Estates | $1,135 | |
Houma Heights | $1,150 | |
Manchester | $1,075 | |
Mulberry | $1,075 | |
North Houma | $1,150 | |
South Side | $1,005 | |
Sugar Mill | $1,050 | |
Summerfield Place | $1,235 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,055 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,425 | 50% | - | |
Houses | $1,742 | No Change | 6% | |
Rooms | $651 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,145
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
14%
Acadian
Average rent
$1,050
South Side
Average rent
$1,005
Sugar Mill
Average rent
$1,050
North Houma
Average rent
$1,150
Summerfield Place
Average rent
$1,235
Manchester
Average rent
$1,075
Fontenot Estates
Average rent
$1,135
Mulberry
Average rent
$1,075
Houma Heights
Average rent
$1,150
Ashland North
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,055
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
50%
Houses
Average rent
$1,742
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$651
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
42%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houma, LA is 2% lower than the median rent in Bayou Cane, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,117
6%$1,062
$1,155
4%$1,500
$1,650
6%$1,530
4%$1,700
13%$1,095
$1,550
12%$1,465
6%$1,607
3%$1,327
8%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 | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 11% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 19% lower |
Discover rentals in Houma, LA
2d ago
100 Stadium Dr, Houma, LA 70360
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
385 Bayou Dularge Rd #A, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
3594 Friendswood Dr, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,335
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Houma
1218 Schley St, Houma, LA 70360
1 bed
1 bath
$885
Price dropped $25Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,023–$1,564
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
13h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$869–$1,477
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
3d ago
100 Ansley Place Ct, Houma, LA 70360
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
810 Saadi St, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$869–$1,477
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
13h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,023–$1,564
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
110 Marcel Ln #B, Houma, LA 70360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houma
209 S Moss Dr, Houma, LA 70360
3 beds
2 baths
$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
13h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,023–$1,564
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
13h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$869–$1,477
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
2d ago
100 Stadium Dr, Houma, LA 70360
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3594 Friendswood Dr, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $1,095 per month as of October 24, 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 4% since last year.
How does Houma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houma is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Houma?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Houma are South Side ($1,005/mo), Acadian ($1,050/mo), and Sugar Mill ($1,050/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.
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).