Rental numbers for Louisiana
8 of 103 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.3%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 7.3%
- 103 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $217,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,465/mo
- median across 103 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Iberville Parish | $175,000 | $1,950 | 13.4% | 8.3% | +$264 | n/a |
| Vermilion Parish | $166,000 | $1,667 | 12.1% | 7.0% | +$72 | n/a |
| Iberia Parish | $148,000 | $1,329 | 10.8% | 5.6% | -$107 | +5.0% |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | $203,000 | $1,708 | 10.1% | 5.6% | -$148 | -0.4% |
| St. Mary Parish | $127,000 | $988 | 9.3% | 3.9% | -$270 | n/a |
| Caddo Parish | $154,000 | $1,151 | 9.0% | 3.9% | -$336 | +5.8% |
| Plaquemines Parish | $276,000 | $2,039 | 8.9% | 4.9% | -$355 | n/a |
| St. Landry Parish | $139,000 | $1,028 | 8.8% | 3.8% | -$306 | n/a |
| Terrebonne Parish | $182,000 | $1,319 | 8.7% | 4.2% | -$350 | +5.0% |
| Calcasieu Parish | $201,000 | $1,377 | 8.2% | 3.9% | -$426 | +19.7% |
| Vernon Parish | $173,000 | $1,184 | 8.2% | 3.5% | -$420 | +6.3% |
| Lafourche Parish | $186,000 | $1,263 | 8.2% | 3.6% | -$437 | +5.0% |
| Orleans Parish | $244,000 | $1,637 | 8.1% | 3.7% | -$557 | +1.5% |
| St. Bernard Parish | $214,000 | $1,420 | 8.0% | 3.8% | -$477 | +3.6% |
| Ouachita Parish | $184,000 | $1,190 | 7.8% | 3.3% | -$490 | +9.4% |
| Beauregard Parish | $208,000 | $1,323 | 7.6% | 3.6% | -$502 | n/a |
| Bossier Parish | $245,000 | $1,488 | 7.3% | 3.3% | -$658 | +5.8% |
| Livingston Parish | $254,000 | $1,516 | 7.2% | 3.4% | -$655 | +4.3% |
| Tangipahoa Parish | $227,000 | $1,348 | 7.1% | 3.2% | -$615 | +3.5% |
| Lafayette Parish | $238,000 | $1,400 | 7.1% | 3.1% | -$673 | +0.9% |
| Ascension Parish | $310,000 | $1,766 | 6.8% | 3.3% | -$829 | +0.7% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | $236,000 | $1,340 | 6.8% | 2.8% | -$728 | +3.0% |
| St. Charles Parish | $269,000 | $1,531 | 6.8% | 3.0% | -$772 | +3.9% |
| Rapides Parish | $180,000 | $1,002 | 6.7% | 2.3% | -$627 | +1.8% |
| Jefferson Parish | $270,000 | $1,480 | 6.6% | 2.9% | -$807 | +0.7% |
| Lincoln Parish | $225,000 | $1,222 | 6.5% | 2.6% | -$718 | +6.6% |
| St. Tammany Parish | $284,000 | $1,538 | 6.5% | 2.7% | -$893 | +2.1% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | $251,000 | $1,341 | 6.4% | 2.6% | -$805 | +5.8% |
| Acadia Parish | $155,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allen Parish | $121,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Assumption Parish | $181,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Avoyelles Parish | $131,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bienville Parish | $107,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Caldwell Parish | $137,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cameron Parish | $239,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Catahoula Parish | $128,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Claiborne Parish | $97,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Concordia Parish | $118,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| De Soto Parish | $211,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| East Carroll Parish | $67,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| East Feliciana Parish | $226,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Evangeline Parish | $116,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin Parish | $129,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grant Parish | $169,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jackson Parish | $119,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | $155,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| La Salle Parish | $150,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Madison Parish | $84,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morehouse Parish | $101,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Natchitoches Parish | $182,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | $192,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Red River Parish | $159,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Richland Parish | $177,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sabine Parish | $195,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| St. Helena Parish | $185,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| St. James Parish | $212,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| St. Martin Parish | $172,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tensas Parish | $150,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Union Parish | $164,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington Parish | $143,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Webster Parish | $120,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| West Carroll Parish | $137,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| West Feliciana Parish | $386,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Winn Parish | $113,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Louisiana
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71101Shreveport | $50,000 | $1,027 | 24.4% | +$266 |
| 71109Shreveport | $44,000 | $794 | 21.6% | +$106 |
| 71108Shreveport | $51,000 | $908 | 21.6% | +$162 |
| 70805Baton Rouge | $68,000 | $929 | 16.3% | +$74 |
| 70802Baton Rouge | $82,000 | $1,079 | 15.8% | +$115 |
| 71202Monroe | $63,000 | $749 | 14.2% | -$55 |
| 70560New Iberia | $121,000 | $1,316 | 13.1% | +$60 |
| 70501Lafayette | $106,000 | $1,116 | 12.6% | -$15 |
| 70601Lake Charles | $104,000 | $1,079 | 12.5% | -$24 |
| 70126New Orleans | $152,000 | $1,540 | 12.2% | +$25 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +2.1%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $214,622 |
| Aug 2022 | $228,046 |
| Aug 2023 | $219,415 |
| Aug 2024 | $214,834 |
| Aug 2025 | $212,555 |
| Aug 2026 | $217,039 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.55%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $3,632/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $3,027 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 7.8
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $234,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Louisiana good for rental property?
- 8 of 103 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.3%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Louisiana?
- About 0.55% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Louisiana?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Louisiana was $3,027. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $3,632 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.