salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $27,600 a year. That is $13 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 6 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ville Platte?
Share of households by yearly income. 6.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ville Platte
| Size | Ville Platte | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $541 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $409 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $626 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $803 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ville Platte
Life in Ville Platte
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ville Platte?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $12 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $101,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,120 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ville Platte, LA?
Renting in Ville Platte costs a median of about $690 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Ville Platte?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,600 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ville Platte cheap or expensive?
Ville Platte is rated OK: rent takes 27.1% of the typical household income of $30,587. It ranks 6th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ville Platte?
The median homeowner in Ville Platte pays $199 a year in property taxes, about 0.20% of the median home value.
Is Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte?
The median home value in Ville Platte is $101,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,253 people live in Ville Platte. Numbers are typical (middle) values.