Monroe is the highest-scoring rental market in Louisiana, with a Star Score of 74/100 and a gross yield of 8.5% on a typical home value of $166,928 (September 2026 data). 7 Louisiana metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | $166,928 | $1,180 | 8.5% | 74 |
| 2 | Shreveport | $183,475 | $1,282 | 8.4% | 73 |
| 3 | Lafayette | $200,358 | $1,385 | 8.3% | 71 |
| 4 | Lake Charles | $201,631 | $1,358 | 8.1% | 71 |
| 5 | Houma | $180,980 | $1,302 | 8.6% | 71 |
| 6 | New Orleans | $257,067 | $1,577 | 7.4% | 58 |
| 7 | Baton Rouge | $246,247 | $1,366 | 6.7% | 56 |