Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Chalmette, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Chalmette

$1,450/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chalmette is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chalmette

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chalmette rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chalmette, LA

Average rent prices in Chalmette have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Chalmette, LA

Rent prices in Chalmette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chalmette is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,690. 1-bedroom apartments in Chalmette run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,017

No Change

73%

1 bedroom

$925

16%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,697

3%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,200

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,017

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chalmette, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Chalmette, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chalmette and Bayou Cane by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chalmette

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,135
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chalmette, LA is 28% higher than the median rent in Bayou Cane, LA.

Discover rentals in Chalmette, LA

isa8720 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.3

Very good

isa8720

8720 Livingston Ave, Chalmette, LA 70043

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Apartment for rent

3308 Park Blvd #3308 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Chalmette

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Condo for rent

Available Feb 10

3421 Golden DriveApt. D #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chalmette

3421 Golden Drive - D

3421 Golden DriveApt. D #D, Chalmette, LA 70043

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,075

House for rent

Available Aug 1

510-12 Chalmette Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

510-12 Chalmette Ave.

510 Chalmette Ave, Chalmette, LA 70043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chalmette, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chalmette rental market.

How much is rent in Chalmette?

The average rent in Chalmette is $1,450 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chalmette?

Average rent prices in Chalmette have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Chalmette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chalmette is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chalmette?

To comfortably afford rent in Chalmette, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chalmette?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, 1-bedroom apartments in Chalmette average around $1,010/month and 2-bedrooms run approximately $1,220/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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