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Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Houma, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Houma
$1,114/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Houma is $1,114 per month as of September 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $785 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houma
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Houma, LA
Average rent prices in Houma have decreased by 4% 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 $1,042, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Houma run $913 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,129.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 5% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,145 | 1% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,685 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 5% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Acadian | $1,100 | |
Ashland North | $1,100 | |
Crescent | $1,000 | |
Greenwood Oak Forest Plantations Estates | $1,022 | |
North Houma | $960 | |
South Side | $1,100 | |
Sugar Mill | $1,042 | |
Summerfield Place | $1,200 | |
The Lakes | $1,029 | |
Wildwood Heights | $992 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,042 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $975 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $720 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,145
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
28%
Acadian
Average rent
$1,100
South Side
Average rent
$1,100
North Houma
Average rent
$960
Sugar Mill
Average rent
$1,042
Wildwood Heights
Average rent
$992
Summerfield Place
Average rent
$1,200
Ashland North
Average rent
$1,100
Crescent
Average rent
$1,000
Greenwood Oak Forest Plantations Estates
Average rent
$1,022
The Lakes
Average rent
$1,029
Apartments
Average rent
$1,042
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$720
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
41%lower than the national median
39%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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17%$1,412
6%$1,540
16%$1,450
7%$1,700
4%$1,145
$1,500
7%$1,329
2%$1,650
8%$1,200
3%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
15h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$917–$2,167
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 Jan 31
14h ago
3594 Friendswood Dr, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
1615 Private Dr, Houma, LA 70364
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sugar Mill house for rent in Houma
300 Cheyenne Dr, Houma, LA 70360
4 beds
3.5 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
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
North Houma apartment for rent in Houma
409 Suthon Ave #A, Houma, LA 70364
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$913–$1,830
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$917–$2,167
Apartment for rent
2d ago
810 Saadi St, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Houma
3613 Euclid St #201, Houma, LA 70364
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 4
14h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$913–$1,830
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$917–$2,167
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1607 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1 bed
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Houma
1406 Bonvillain St, Houma, LA 70360
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
5467 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$913–$1,830
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1300 Laban Ave, Houma, LA 70363
1–3 beds
1 bath
$917–$2,167
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3594 Friendswood Dr, Houma, LA 70363
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Stadium Dr, Houma, LA 70360
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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 $1,114 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houma?
Average rent prices in Houma have decreased by 4% 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 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $785 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Houma?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Houma are North Houma ($960/mo), Wildwood Heights ($992/mo), and Crescent ($1,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Houma?
To comfortably afford rent in Houma, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/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).