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Rental Market Trends in Metairie, LA

What is the average rent in Metairie, LA?

$1,084/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,084 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $837 per month for a studio, $1,084 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,349 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,821 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$837/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,084/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,349/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,821/month
1,474 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,175/month
406 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,627/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,110/month
1,205 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,862/month
1,807 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,384/month
565 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,551/month
888 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,463/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,518/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,233/month
711 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,735/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,452/month
1,564 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,680/month
1,785 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Metairie, LA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 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 September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Metairie, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
34% $700 - $1,000/month
52% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $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 and Linwood Manor" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Metairie.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hessmer Farms
$1,278/month
684 Sq Ft
Linwood Manor
$1,306/month
606 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Metairie?

Based on current rent prices, Linwood Manor and Hessmer Farms" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Metairie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Linwood Manor
$1,306/month
606 Sq Ft
Hessmer Farms
$1,278/month
684 Sq Ft

Which Metairie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Metairie with the most apartments available are Hessmer Farms and Linwood Manor" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hessmer Farms
$1,278/month
684 Sq Ft
Linwood Manor
$1,306/month
606 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 $1,084, you’ll want to make about $3,613 per month or $43,356 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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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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