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Rental Market Trends in Metairie, LA

What is the average rent in Metairie, LA?

$1,086/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,086 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Metairie more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Metairie, you can expect to pay about $833 per month for a studio, $1,086 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,343 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,819 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$833/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,086/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,343/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,819/month
1,474 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,275/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,787/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,144/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,855/month
2,001 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,341/month
508 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,519/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,591/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,290/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,714/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,231/month
1,492 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Metairie, LA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $3 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Metairie, LA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Metairie, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
52% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Metairie?

Based on current rent prices, Hessmer Farms is the most affordable neighborhood in Metairie.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hessmer Farms
$1,278/month
671 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Metairie?

Based on current rent prices, Hessmer Farms is the most expensive neighborhood in Metairie.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hessmer Farms
$1,278/month
671 Sq Ft

Which Metairie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Metairie with the most apartments available is Hessmer Farms .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hessmer Farms
$1,278/month
671 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Metairie is $1,086, you’ll want to make about $3,620 per month or $43,440 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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† 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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