Opelousas, LA rental market

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Last updated September 21, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Opelousas, LA is $875.

Average rent

$875

Month-over-month change

+$25

Year-over-year change

+$5

Available rentals

31

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $1,600.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5006
$6002
$7005
$80010
$9006
$1,0003
$1,2001
$1,3003
$1,4002
$1,5001
$1,600+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $5 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$725$850
Feb$750$850
Mar$750$825
Apr$850$825
May$750$900
Jun$725$915
Jul$725$875
Aug$785$850
Sep$800$750
Oct$870No data
Nov$800No data
Dec$800No data

Market temperature

The Opelousas, LA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Opelousas, LA is 56% lower than the national average.

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$875

$2,000

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Opelousas, LA?

The average rent in Opelousas, LA is $875.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA is $525 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA is $750 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA is $900 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Opelousas, LA is $1,450 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Opelousas, LA?

Houses in Opelousas, LA rent between $500 - $1,600 with an average rent of $875.

7. How has the rent in Opelousas, LA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Opelousas, LA increased by $5

8. How much has the rent in Opelousas, LA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Opelousas, LA increased by $25

9. How many available rentals are there in Opelousas, LA?

There are currently 31 rentals available in Opelousas, LA.

10. How do rent prices in Opelousas, LA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Opelousas, LA is $875 — 56.25% lower the national average of $2,000.

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