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Is Denham Springs, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06739% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,187about $6,432/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$188,20043% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,680 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 34 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Denham Springs
$1,067
Eunice
$1,079
Bastrop
$883
Merrydale
$1,379
Jennings
$1,085
Raceland
$662
Oak Hills Place
$1,557

How much do households earn in Denham Springs?

Under $25k
13.2%
$25k–50k
24.7%
$50k–100k
37.9%
$100k–150k
16.3%
$150k+
4.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Denham Springs

SizeDenham SpringsU.S. average
1 bedroom$717$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,017$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,472$1,698

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

How expensive is Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Denham Springs

🏛️ Property tax$713a year · 0.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$156a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Denham Springs

Commute to work27.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Denham Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $239 a month less.

Renting
$1,067
Owning
$1,306

Owning assumes a typical $188,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,820 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Denham Springs, LA?

Renting in Denham Springs costs a median of about $1,067 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Denham Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,680 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Denham Springs cheap or expensive?

Denham Springs is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $77,187. It ranks 34th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Denham Springs?

The median homeowner in Denham Springs pays $713 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.

Is Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs?

The median home value in Denham Springs is $188,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

9,323 people live in Denham Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.