What is the average apartment size in New Iberia?

The average size for a New Iberia, LA apartment is 887 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in New Iberia?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in New Iberia is $906 per month, a 5.02% decrease from last years average of $954.

What is the average apartment size in New Iberia?

The typical apartment in New Iberia offers about 887 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

New Iberia, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in New Iberia?

The typical rent budget in New Iberia ranges from to per month, with 77% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in New Iberia?

In New Iberia, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in New Iberia is $906, a 5.02% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $954.

One-bedroom apartments provide 682 square feet for $793, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $897 offer 917 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in New Iberia, LA

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$906	887 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$793	682 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$897	917 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

New Iberia, LA rent trends

Rental prices in New Iberia, LA have decreased by 5.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $954 to $906.

What's the typical rent budget in New Iberia, LA?

The largest share of rentals in New Iberia, LA (77%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in New Iberia, LA?

5,513 or 49% of the households in New Iberia, LA are renter-occupied while 5,730 or 51% are owner-occupied.

How New Iberia Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New Orleans	$1,385
Baton Rouge	$1,263
Lafayette	$1,163
Shreveport	$1,112
Hammond	$1,301
Slidell	$1,346
Ruston	$1,673
Lake Charles	$1,191
Bossier City	$1,462
Covington	$1,464
Youngsville	$1,428
Abbeville, LA	$817
Breaux Bridge, LA	$957
New Iberia	$906

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all New Iberia apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.