Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Opelousas, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Opelousas
$750/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Opelousas is $750 per month as of October 2026. This is 61% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Opelousas
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Opelousas rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Opelousas, LA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Opelousas, LA
Average rent prices in Opelousas have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelousas run $787 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 | No Change | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $885 | No Change |  61% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | 30% |
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 | $825 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,197 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
61%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
30%
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
$825
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
1%
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
61%lower than the national median
52%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Opelousas, LA is 18% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
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5%$1,511
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2%$1,950
1%Discover rentals in Opelousas, LA
5d+ ago
450 Harmon Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$500
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 Opelousas
820 Raymond St #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$825
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
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Opelousas
213 W Bertheaud Ave #A, Opelousas, LA 70570
1 bed
1 bath
$550
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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
House for rent in Opelousas
524C N Market St #524C, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1.5 baths
$750
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
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
524B N Market St #524B, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1.5 baths
$750
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
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
820 Raymond St #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$825
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
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
450 Harmon Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$500
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 Opelousas
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
House for rent in Opelousas
820 Raymond St #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$825
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
Available Sep 1
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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 $750 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Opelousas?
Average rent prices in Opelousas have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Opelousas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Opelousas is 61% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $30,000/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).