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Rental Market Trends in Chalmette, LA

What is the average rent in Chalmette, LA?

$1,309/month

Average Rent

800 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Chalmette, LA is $1,309 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Chalmette more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chalmette, you can expect to pay about $584 per month for a studio, $1,309 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,518 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,713 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$584/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,309/month
800 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,518/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,713/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,932/month
1,409 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chalmette, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chalmette, LA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chalmette, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chalmette, LA?

Because the average rent in Chalmette is $1,309, you’ll want to make about $4,363 per month or $52,356 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Chalmette, LA

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Apartment communities in Chalmette we think you'll love

428 W Solidelle St

428 W Solidelle St

428 W Solidelle St,
Chalmette, LA 70043

$1,600 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

601 E Judge Perez Dr

601 E Judge Perez Dr

601 E Judge Perez Dr,
Chalmette, LA 70043

$1,050 - $1,100

1-2 Beds

3508 Pakenham Dr

3508 Pakenham Dr

3508 Pakenham Dr,
Chalmette, LA 70043

$1,150 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

3508 Decomine St

3508 Decomine St

3508 Decomine St,
Chalmette, LA 70043

$2,000 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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