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Rental Market Trends in Jefferson, LA

What is the average rent in Jefferson, LA?

$1,164/month

Average Rent

555 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Jefferson, LA is $1,164 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Jefferson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Jefferson, you can expect to pay about $961 per month for a studio, $1,164 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,248 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$961/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,164/month
555 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,248/month
965 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,075/month
1,365 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 Jefferson, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $24 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jefferson, LA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jefferson, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Jefferson is $1,164, you’ll want to make about $3,880 per month or $46,560 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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Jefferson, LA

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2817 Andover St,
Jefferson, LA 70121

$1,500 - $1,850

1-2 Beds

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Studio Arms Apartments

261 Jules Ave,
Jefferson, LA 70121

$1,200 - $2,250

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29 Karen Ct

29 Karen Ct,
Jefferson, LA 70121

$1,475

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United States Louisiana Jefferson Rental Trends

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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