Army · Louisiana
Rentals near Fort Polk
Formerly Fort Johnson (2023–2025)
- 2026 BAH · E-5 with dependents
- $1,218/moWithout dependents: $1,128/mo
- Communities mapped
- 0within 25 miles
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- 25 milesDeRidder, Leesville, New Llano, Rosepine
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2026 BAH near Fort Polk: $1,218/mo for an E-5 with dependents. Communities here haven’t posted rents yet, so ask them for units under your BAH. Your rank’s BAH
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2026 BAH near Fort Polk by pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $1,218/mo · without: $1,128/mo
Housing area: Fort Polk, LA (LA115), based on ZIP 71459 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-2 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-3 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-4 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-5 | $1,218 | $1,128 |
| E-6 | $1,833 | $1,374 |
| E-7 | $1,872 | $1,404 |
| E-8 | $1,911 | $1,434 |
| E-9 | $1,989 | $1,527 |
| W-1 | $1,854 | $1,392 |
| W-2 | $1,887 | $1,416 |
| W-3 | $1,941 | $1,551 |
| W-4 | $2,010 | $1,839 |
| W-5 | $2,100 | $1,881 |
| O-1E | $1,875 | $1,410 |
| O-2E | $1,929 | $1,488 |
| O-3E | $2,022 | $1,827 |
| O-1 | $1,296 | $1,191 |
| O-2 | $1,827 | $1,407 |
| O-3 | $1,938 | $1,611 |
| O-4 | $2,124 | $1,866 |
| O-5 | $2,262 | $1,884 |
| O-6 | $2,277 | $1,917 |
| O-7 | $2,289 | $1,947 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions about renting near Fort Polk
How many apartment communities are near Fort Polk?
We haven’t mapped any apartment communities within 25 miles of Fort Polk yet. Landlords can list free, and you can send a request to hear when rentals are listed.
What is the 2026 BAH near Fort Polk?
For ZIP 71459 (housing area Fort Polk, LA), 2026 BAH for an E-5 is $1,218/month with dependents and $1,128/month without, per the DoD 2026 BAH rate file. Open “2026 BAH near Fort Polk by pay grade” on this page for every rank, and confirm your exact rate with your finance office.
Which towns are near Fort Polk?
The largest towns near Fort Polk by population (Census 2024 estimates) are DeRidder, Leesville, New Llano, Rosepine.
Are there rentals with prices near Fort Polk?
Not yet. The communities listed here haven’t claimed their listings, so we don’t show rents. Contact them directly for current prices and availability.
How do I find rentals near Fort Polk?
Every listing and community on Near Base Rentals shows its approximate straight-line distance to Fort Polk (not drive time; water, bridges and gates can make the drive longer). Use the search to set a 5, 10, 15 or 25 mile radius; listings with prices can also be filtered by beds, rent and PCS-friendly lease terms.
Can I break my lease if I PCS from Fort Polk?
Under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, you can generally end a residential lease after receiving PCS orders or deployment orders of 90 days or more, by giving written notice and a copy of your orders. Read our plain-English SCRA guide for details.
Where is the housing office for Fort Polk?
The official installation page linked at the top of this page has the housing office contacts, newcomer information and check-in details. The military housing office can also help review a lease before you sign.
How do I avoid rental scams near Fort Polk?
Never wire money or pay by Zelle, gift card or crypto, and never pay before you’ve toured the home (in person or by live video) and confirmed the landlord owns or manages it. Be wary of rents far below the area, and of anyone who can’t meet or show the inside.
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Updated October 28, 2026 from our own data. Distances are straight-line.
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About this location
- Branch: Army
- State: Louisiana
- Nearby towns: DeRidder, Leesville, New Llano, Rosepine
- ZIP used for BAH: 71459
Location is an approximate center point from public DoD/OpenStreetMap data. Distances are straight-line miles from that point, not drive times.
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