Rent in Opelousas, LA
Across Opelousas's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $839 a month, with figures from $786–$892. The highest typical rent is in 70571 ($892) and the lowest in 70570 ($786). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in St. Landry Parish pay about 0.29% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $581 | $529–$632 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $561 | $439–$682 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $839 | $786–$892 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $936 | $785–$1,087 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $958 | $743–$1,172 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Opelousas ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Opelousas, LA?
- About $839 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $786–$892. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Opelousas, LA?
- About $561 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $439–$682. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Opelousas, LA?
- About $936 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $785–$1,087. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Opelousas, LA?
- About $581 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $529–$632. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Opelousas, LA?
- About $958 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $743–$1,172. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Opelousas ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 70571 has the highest typical rent at $892 a month, and 70570 the lowest at $786.
- What is the property tax rate in Opelousas, LA?
- Owner-occupied homes in St. Landry Parish pay a typical 0.29% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Opelousas rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).