Real Estate Investing in Albany, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,621 • Livingston Parish

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Should you buy in Albany, LA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 19.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $236,684
Avg Monthly Rent $990
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Albany Real Estate

Across Albany's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $237K median values, $990/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Albany is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

clearly Albany's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

The 0% renter share in Albany masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$236,684
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Baton Rouge, LA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
2/2
72 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Baton Rouge, LA metro
72
Days to pending
8.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Albany, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albany, LA

How strong are rents in Albany, LA?

The typical rental in Albany, LA commands about $990/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $237K purchase basis.

How strong is tenant demand in Albany, LA?

Albany, LA draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $990/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Does house hacking make sense in Albany, LA?

House hacking works a challenging in Albany, LA. Rents of $990/mo against $237K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Albany, LA?

Albany, LA falls under LA landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Is Albany, LA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Albany, LA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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