Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Opelousas, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Opelousas
$885/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Opelousas is $885 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,040 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Opelousas
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Opelousas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Opelousas, LA
Average rent prices in Opelousas have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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
Opelousas, LA
Rent prices in Opelousas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Opelousas is $750, whereas a house costs $1,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelousas run $550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $650 | No Change | 47% | |
2 bedroom | $925 |  4% | 44% | |
3 bedroom | $975 | 7% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 30% | 87% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Opelousas, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $750 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,050 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
47%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
44%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
87%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Opelousas, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Opelousas and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Opelousas
54%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Opelousas, LA is 1% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$897
3%$1,162
2%$1,600
12%$1,412
25%$895
$1,400
11%$850
11%$1,536
11%$910
4%$750
$1,850
4%$1,595
23%Discover rentals in Opelousas, LA
2d ago
450 Harmon Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Opelousas
3 beds
2 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
410 W Tennis St, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
820 Raymond St #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
468 Montgomery Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
2 baths
$2,062
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
1898 Highway 3043 #NA, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Opelousas
1203 S Union St #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
Studio
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Opelousas
213 W Bertheaud Ave #A, Opelousas, LA 70570
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
301 Hill Side St, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
1032 N Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Opelousas
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Opelousas
524 N Market St #2, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1.5 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
2d ago
450 Harmon Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
1032 N Railroad Ave, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
820 Raymond St #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available May 15
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Frequently asked questions for Opelousas, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Opelousas rental market.
How much is rent in Opelousas?
The average rent in Opelousas is $885 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Opelousas?
Average rent prices in Opelousas have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Opelousas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Opelousas is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Opelousas?
To comfortably afford rent in Opelousas, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/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).