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Rental Market Trends in Jefferson, LA

What is the average rent in Jefferson, LA?

$1,133/month

Average Rent

555 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Jefferson, LA is $1,133 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $892 per month for a studio, $1,133 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,091 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
$892/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,133/month
555 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,091/month
965 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jefferson, LA
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jefferson, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $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 $1,133, you’ll want to make about $3,776 per month or $45,312 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

1-2 Beds | $1,500 - $1,850

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Studio Arms Apartments

261 Jules Ave,
Jefferson, LA 70121

1 Bed | $1,300 - $1,475

718 Central Ave

718 Central Ave

718 Central Ave,
Jefferson, LA 70121

1 Bed | $985

16 Hawkins Ave

16 Hawkins Ave

16 Hawkins Ave,
Jefferson, LA 70121

1 Bed | $1,150

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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