Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Opelousas, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Opelousas
$800/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Opelousas is $800 per month as of July 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Opelousas
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $795, whereas a house costs $900. 1-bedroom apartments in Opelousas run $500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $830 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 2% | 84% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 |  13% | 40% | |
4 bedroom | $1,965 | 23% | - |
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 | $795 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | - | - | |
Houses | $900 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$830
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
84%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
40%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,965
Last 30 days
23%
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
$795
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Houses
Average rent
$900
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
59%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Opelousas, LA is 20% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$995
18%$1,500
32%$1,600
18%$1,437
15%$1,250
$1,400
10%$897
3%$1,650
5%$890
12%$800
$1,850
1%$2,125
18%Discover rentals in Opelousas, LA
3d ago
410 W Tennis St, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
450 Harmon Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
1704 Blue St #NA, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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
2227 George Dr, Opelousas, LA 70570
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
948 Mary Ave, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
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
House for rent in Opelousas
407 Park Ave #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
1 bed
1 bath
$525
House for rent
Available Jun 10
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
$900
House for rent
2d 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
House for rent in Opelousas
1114 Pike Ave #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
2 baths
$895
House for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
House for rent in Opelousas
1114 Pike Ave #1, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
2 baths
$895
House for rent
Available Jul 31
3d ago
410 W Tennis St, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
450 Harmon Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Opelousas
1704 Blue St #NA, Opelousas, LA 70570
3 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Jul 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 $800 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Opelousas?
Average rent prices in Opelousas have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Opelousas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Opelousas is 59% 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 $32,000/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).