Special Interest
Housing in LaSalle Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in LaSalle Parish averages $657/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for LaSalle Parish FMR Area are $643 for a studio, $693 for 1‑bedroom, $893 for 2‑bedroom, $1,073 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,498 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $236 increase for a 2-bedroom in LaSalle Parish shows a 36% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for LaSalle Parish was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
