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Rental Market Trends in Metairie, LA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,075/month.

Rent in Metairie is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,075/month

Average Rent

658 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.6%

Change / Year

1,124

Available Apartments

Metairie rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Metairie average $818 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Metairie average $1,075 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Metairie average $1,349 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Metairie average $1,690 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$818/month
418 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,075/month
658 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,349/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,690/month
1,466 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,068/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,648/month
857 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,308/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,919/month
1,864 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,397/month
957 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,523/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,338/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,255/month
511 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,650/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,211/month
1,528 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Metairie, LA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Metairie, LA

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Metairie, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
51% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Metairie is $1,075, you’ll want to make about $3,583 per month or $42,996 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.

City

Metairie, LA

1,124 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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    Jefferson

    Avg Rent: $1,175/month

  • Harahan

    Harahan

    Avg Rent: $1,040/month

  • River Ridge

    River Ridge

    Avg Rent: $1,176/month

  • Kenner

    Kenner

    Avg Rent: $1,052/month

  • Westwego

    Westwego

    Avg Rent: $905/month

Apartment Communities in Metairie We Think You'll Love

Latitude Apartments

Latitude Apartments

3100 Lake Villa Dr,
Metairie, LA 70002

1-2 Beds | $1,900 - $2,600

1201 Canal Apartments

1201 Canal Apartments

1201 Canal St,
New Orleans, LA 70112

1-2 Beds | $1,545 - $2,350

Alluvia Apartments

Alluvia Apartments

3655 Loyola Dr,
Kenner, LA 70065

1-2 Beds | $1,895 - $3,115

Gatehouse Apartments

Gatehouse Apartments

2500 S I-10 Service Rd E,
Metairie, LA 70001

1-3 Beds | $1,144 - $1,860

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Metairie?

The average rent in Metairie is $1,075 per month, which is 35.4% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Metairie?

The average rent for a house in Metairie, LA is $2,308 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Metairie?

The average rent for a townhome in Metairie, LA is $1,650 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Metairie?

The average rent for a condo in Metairie, LA is $1,397 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Metairie?

Rents in Metairie, LA are decreasing, with prices down 0.6% year-over-year and $6 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Metairie?

In Metairie, LA, 51% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Louisiana Metairie 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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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