Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Louisiana 2026
There are 9 military housing areas in Louisiana. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,194/month in Monroe to $1,905/month in New Orleans. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$1,905
New Orleans
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,194
Monroe
Housing Areas
9
MHAs in LA
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $1,290 | $1,161 | $1,950 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,875 | $1,557 | $2,229 |
| Fort Johnson (Fort Polk) | $1,218 | $1,128 | $1,938 |
| Lafayette | $1,584 | $1,245 | $2,040 |
| Lake Charles | $1,356 | $1,197 | $1,977 |
| Monroe | $1,194 | $1,023 | $1,728 |
| New Orleans | $1,905 | $1,581 | $2,553 |
| Shreveport/Barksdale AFB | $1,845 | $1,452 | $2,268 |
| St. Mary And Terrebonne | $1,620 | $1,356 | $2,007 |
How Louisiana BAH compares
Louisiana's 9 military housing areas average $1,543/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 32.6% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: New Orleans, LA tops the table at $1,905/mo while Monroe, LA sits at $1,194/mo — a $711 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.