salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,160 a year. That is $16 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 11 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pineville?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pineville
| Size | Pineville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $447 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $664 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $929 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,316 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,696 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pineville 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 Pineville, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pineville
Life in Pineville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pineville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $569 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $201,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pineville, LA?
Renting in Pineville costs a median of about $829 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Pineville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,160 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pineville cheap or expensive?
Pineville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $53,681. It ranks 11th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pineville?
The median homeowner in Pineville pays $732 a year in property taxes, about 0.36% of the median home value.
Is Pineville 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 Pineville?
The median home value in Pineville is $201,500, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
14,160 people live in Pineville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.