Markets / Louisiana
Where rentals cash flow in Louisiana.
23 of the top 30 Louisiana ZIP codes pencil at a DSCR of 1.0 or better, assuming a 7.50% rate at 80% LTV with typical market rents. Tap any market in the Deal Finder to run your own numbers and see live listings.
| # | Market | Typical price | Typical rent | Gross yield | Est. DSCR | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge 70802 | $79,643 | $1,184/mo | 17.8% | 2.01x | 95 |
| 2 | New Orleans 70126 | $153,593 | $1,579/mo | 12.3% | 1.39x | 91 |
| 3 | New Iberia 70560 | $115,438 | $1,254/mo | 13.0% | 1.47x | 86 |
| 4 | Lake Charles 70601 | $103,452 | $1,025/mo | 11.9% | 1.34x | 85 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge 70807 | $100,682 | $1,211/mo | 14.4% | 1.63x | 81 |
| 6 | Leesville 71446 | $160,130 | $1,387/mo | 10.4% | 1.17x | 79 |
| 7 | Baton Rouge 70805 | $71,469 | $939/mo | 15.8% | 1.78x | 77 |
| 8 | New Orleans 70114 | $164,321 | $1,542/mo | 11.3% | 1.27x | 76 |
| 9 | Baton Rouge 70820 | $239,633 | $2,052/mo | 10.3% | 1.16x | 76 |
| 10 | New Orleans 70117 | $174,105 | $1,559/mo | 10.8% | 1.21x | 74 |
| 11 | Lafayette 70501 | $110,750 | $970/mo | 10.5% | 1.19x | 72 |
| 12 | Slidell 70460 | $193,864 | $1,650/mo | 10.2% | 1.15x | 69 |
| 13 | Westlake 70669 | $183,980 | $1,410/mo | 9.2% | 1.04x | 63 |
| 14 | Shreveport 71107 | $156,565 | $1,175/mo | 9.0% | 1.02x | 63 |
| 15 | Bossier City 71112 | $183,377 | $1,470/mo | 9.6% | 1.09x | 61 |
| 16 | Westwego 70094 | $186,888 | $1,449/mo | 9.3% | 1.05x | 60 |
| 17 | Lafayette 70507 | $215,245 | $1,717/mo | 9.6% | 1.08x | 60 |
| 18 | Breaux Bridge 70517 | $178,935 | $1,350/mo | 9.0% | 1.02x | 60 |
| 19 | New Orleans 70127 | $166,701 | $1,343/mo | 9.7% | 1.09x | 58 |
| 20 | Alexandria 71301 | $104,526 | $872/mo | 10.0% | 1.13x | 58 |
| 21 | La Place 70068 | $210,760 | $1,774/mo | 10.1% | 1.14x | 54 |
| 22 | Houma 70363 | $127,543 | $1,017/mo | 9.6% | 1.08x | 53 |
| 23 | Shreveport 71104 | $134,286 | $1,005/mo | 9.0% | 1.01x | 53 |
| 24 | Monroe 71203 | $186,243 | $1,350/mo | 8.7% | 0.98x | 47 |
| 25 | Marrero 70072 | $232,507 | $1,665/mo | 8.6% | 0.97x | 45 |
| 26 | Shreveport 71118 | $177,502 | $1,295/mo | 8.8% | 0.99x | 45 |
| 27 | Youngsville 70592 | $280,246 | $1,886/mo | 8.1% | 0.91x | 44 |
| 28 | Chalmette 70043 | $211,513 | $1,503/mo | 8.5% | 0.96x | 42 |
| 29 | Lafayette 70506 | $208,999 | $1,419/mo | 8.2% | 0.92x | 42 |
| 30 | New Orleans 70113 | $231,773 | $1,644/mo | 8.5% | 0.96x | 40 |
Estimates from Zillow Research public data (ZHVI/ZORI) with standard expense assumptions — not appraisals or loan offers. Data refreshed 2026-06-10.