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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious closets
  • Plush carpeting
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Personal intrusion alarm

Location

557 Central Avenue, Jefferson, Louisiana 70121, United States
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Management

Shadows

Leasing office

(504) 608-0724

Property Overview

Shadows North and South presents a compelling option for renters, highlighted by its impressive overall rating of 8.5 out of 10 and a perfect price rating of 10. Notable features include spacious closets and a fully equipped kitchen, while its prime location enhances accessibility to esteemed schools and local amenities. With a strong trustworthiness score and a 100th percentile ranking for value, this property exemplifies an outstanding balance of convenience and quality.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Shadows North and South is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shadows North and South has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

SSStudio1 bath414 sqft$890–$1,350 /mo1 unit available
1x1N1 bed1 bath567 sqft$820–$1,270 /mo1 unit available
1x1AS1 bed1 bath460 sqft$940–$1,490 /mo3 units available
1x1BS1 bed1 bath512 sqft$960–$1,490 /mo1 unit available
2x1N2 bed1 bath960 sqft$1,220–$1,890 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Shadows North and South

Apartment Amenities

CarpetVinyl Throughout

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Shadows North and South

HomeApartments in Jefferson Shadows North and South

Are you looking for an apartment for rent in Jefferson? Look no further than the Shadows North and South Apartments! They feature distinctive studio, one and two-bedroom homes equipped with the convenience and amenities you are looking for in the best apartment home for rent. Every one of our apartments in Jefferson, LA offers a personal intrusion alarm, a fully equipped kitchen, spacious closets, decorator blinds, and plush carpeting. Come and see our spacious green park with oak trees. The Shadows is conveniently located within walking distance of Jefferson Highway, public transportation, restaurants, Elmwood Business Park, and Earhart Expressway placing us near Ochsner Hospital, Downtown New Orleans, and area universities. Pet Policy: 1 Pet (less than 20 pounds full grown); 2 Pets (Maximum total weight, of both pets combined, 40 pounds full grown). See website for pet restrictions and fees.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Shadows North and South is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shadows North and South has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Shadows North and South
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Shadows North and South offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Shadows North and South goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Shadows North and South receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Shadows North and South is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Shadows North and South does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Shadows North and South provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Shadows North and South is great for:

Pet owners

  • 6 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Shadows North and South compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 65 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Jefferson

Studio apartments at Shadows North and South cost about 32% more than the average rent price for studios in Jefferson.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 7% lower than 1-bedrooms in Jefferson.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Shadows North and South to be 23% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Jefferson.

Median rents as of Sep 7 2025.
Jefferson
A table of studio rental data trends in Jefferson
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$920
March 2025$880
August 2025$675
September 2025$675

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,600 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $890.
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Schools near Shadows North and South

Jefferson Elementary School

4440 jefferson hwy

jefferson, LA, 70121

PK, K-8Public
B-

Frederick Douglass Community School

1400 huey p. long avenue

gretna, LA, 70053

3-8Public
C
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Getting around Jefferson near 557 Central Avenue

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 557 Central Avenue, Jefferson

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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