Renting in Houma
Houma's rental market runs genuinely affordable, well below the national average, within Louisiana's standard statewide landlord-tenant framework.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed rent structure
One-bedroom units averaged approximately $850 and two-bedroom units approximately $1,100 as of July 2026, with an overall average monthly rent of approximately $1,150 -- roughly 41% below the national average.
Apartments vs. houses
Apartments averaged approximately $1,278/month, genuinely more affordable than houses, which averaged approximately $1,450/month.
Louisiana landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard lease terms and Louisiana statewide landlord-tenant law apply in Houma as elsewhere in the state. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.
Key takeaways
- Houma rent ran genuinely affordable: ~$850 (1BR), ~$1,100 (2BR), roughly 41% below the national average overall.
- Apartments (~$1,278) ran genuinely more affordable than houses (~$1,450).
- Louisiana statewide landlord-tenant law governs; confirm current statutory specifics directly for any dispute.
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