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Is Belle Chasse, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,56311% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$124,040about $10,337/month · 42% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$410,00023% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (79.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,520 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 87 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Belle Chasse
$1,563
Timberlane
$1,518
Abbeville
$1,175
Morgan City
$1,138
Waggaman
$1,589
Bogalusa
$949
Crowley
$625

How much do households earn in Belle Chasse?

Under $25k
10.9%
$25k–50k
12.7%
$50k–100k
27.6%
$100k–150k
32.4%
$150k+
14.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Belle Chasse

SizeBelle ChasseU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,045$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,702$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Belle Chasse overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
71
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Belle Chasse, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Belle Chasse

🏛️ Property tax$1,826a year · 0.45% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$225a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Belle Chasse

Commute to work26.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Belle Chasse?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,282 a month less.

Renting
$1,563
Owning
$2,845

Owning assumes a typical $410,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Belle Chasse, LA?

Renting in Belle Chasse costs a median of about $1,563 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Belle Chasse?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,520 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Belle Chasse cheap or expensive?

Belle Chasse is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $124,040. It ranks 87th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Belle Chasse?

The median homeowner in Belle Chasse pays $1,826 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.

Is Belle Chasse more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Belle Chasse?

The median home value in Belle Chasse is $410,000, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

10,934 people live in Belle Chasse. Numbers are typical (middle) values.