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Marrero, LA Area Guide

Delight in the conveniences of this New Orleans suburb

Suburban Riverside Diverse Growing Convenient Affordable Welcoming Quiet Close-Knit

Located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, Marrero sits less than ten miles south of New Orleans. Marrero offers residents a suburban feel with access to a slew of shopping centers and restaurants. Outdoor recreation abounds in Marrero, from boating and fishing on the Mississippi River to hiking and biking at nearby Bayou Segnette State Park. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is also convenient to Marrero, providing a bevy of boat tours and cultural centers to explore. The countless cultural treasures of New Orleans are just minutes from Marrero as well. Easy access to U.S. 90 and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Marrero simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Marrero, LA is $1,292 for one bedroom, $1,516 for two bedrooms, and $1,786 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marrero has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,292/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$2,325/month
1,375 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Ellender Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

678 Students

Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

457 Students

Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

648 Students

Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

Estelle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

709 Students

Ellender Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

678 Students

L.H. Marrero Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

672 Students

Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

457 Students

Estelle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

709 Students

Harry S. Truman Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

541 Students

L.W. Higgins High School

Public

Grades 9-12

996 Students

John Ehret High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,579 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
  • Bayou Segnette State Park
  • Louisiana Children's Museum
  • Audubon Insectarium
  • Audubon Zoo

Airports

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.