Special Interest
Housing in Ouachita Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Ouachita Parish averages $959/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Louisiana median of $1,064 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 38% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Ouachita Parish FMR Area are $819 for a studio, $848 for 1‑bedroom, $1,098 for 2‑bedroom, $1,411 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,454 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $139 increase for a 2-bedroom in Ouachita Parish shows a 14% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Ouachita Parish was 4.6% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
