Latitude Apartments
3100 Lake Villa Dr,
Metairie, LA 70002
$1,900 - $2,600
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Metairie, LA
What is the average rent in Metairie, LA?
$1,069/month
Average Rent
660 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,069 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $832 per month for a studio, $1,069 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,340 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,708 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Metairie, LA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $25 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 March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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3%
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37%
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50%
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9%
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2%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Metairie?
Based on current rent prices, Linwood Manor is the most affordable neighborhood in Metairie.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Metairie?
Based on current rent prices, Linwood Manor is the most expensive neighborhood in Metairie.
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Which Metairie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Metairie with the most apartments available is Linwood Manor .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Metairie, LA?
Because the average rent in Metairie is $1,069, you’ll want to make about $3,563 per month or $42,756 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.
How does Metairie, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Metairie, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.