Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Opelousas, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Opelousas

$1,400/mo

increased by93%

vs previous year

The average rent in Opelousas is $1,400 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Opelousas

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Opelousas rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Opelousas, LA

Average rent prices in Opelousas have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 93% 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 $772, whereas a house costs $1,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelousas run $500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $625.

Listings

Studio

$830

7%

-

1 bedroom

$1,076

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,460

6%

96%

3 bedroom

$1,245

7%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$830

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,076

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,460

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

96%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

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

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,005
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Opelousas, LA is 39% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

Discover rentals in Opelousas, LA

1232 S Railroad Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opelousas

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

410 West Tennis Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

410 West Tennis Street

410 W Tennis St, Opelousas, LA 70570

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

820 Raymond St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Opelousas

820 Raymond Street - 1

820 Raymond St #1, Opelousas, LA 70570

3 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

Available May 15

603 E Leonard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Opelousas

House for rent

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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 $1,400 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Opelousas?

Average rent prices in Opelousas have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 93% since last year.

How does Opelousas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Opelousas is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $56,000/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).

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