salaryRent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,160 a year. That is $25 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 62 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gardere?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gardere
| Size | Gardere | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $948 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $903 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,128 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,523 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,637 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gardere overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Gardere, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gardere
Life in Gardere
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gardere?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $409 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $243,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gardere, LA?
Renting in Gardere costs a median of about $1,279 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Gardere?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,160 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gardere cheap or expensive?
Gardere is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $59,759. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gardere?
The median homeowner in Gardere pays $1,620 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Gardere 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 Gardere?
The median home value in Gardere is $243,300, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
12,223 people live in Gardere. Numbers are typical (middle) values.