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Rental Market Trends in Opelousas, LA

What is the average rent in Opelousas, LA?

$645/month

Average Rent

590 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Opelousas, LA is $645 per month. This is 61% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Opelousas more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Opelousas, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $645 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $779 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$645/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$779/month
936 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Opelousas, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Opelousas, LA
Last Updated July 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Opelousas, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Opelousas, LA?

Because the average rent in Opelousas is $645, you’ll want to make about $2,150 per month or $25,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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1034 Pandora St

1034 Pandora St

1034 Pandora St,
Opelousas, LA 70570

2 Beds | $600

4111 Highway 31

4111 Highway 31

4111 Highway 31,
Opelousas, LA 70570

2 Beds | $895

633 Halphen St

633 Halphen St

633 Halphen St,
Opelousas, LA 70570

2 Beds | $550

123 Cypress Dr

123 Cypress Dr

123 Cypress Dr,
Opelousas, LA 70570

3 Beds | $2,600

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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