Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Chalmette, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chalmette, LA rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $198 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Chalmette sits 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a limited total rental inventory of 54 units.
Price ranges
Studios and 2-bedrooms in Chalmette run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,400/month. The rental inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which together make up over 60% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment in Chalmette saw a YoY decline of 63.1%, a much steeper drop than the overall citywide rent decline of 3.2%. This indicates a distinct shift in the smallest unit market compared to the broader rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Chalmette
$1,350/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Chalmette is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chalmette
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chalmette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chalmette, LA
Average rent prices in Chalmette have remained the same 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Chalmette run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 15% | 50% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 46% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 |  2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chalmette, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,672 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $940 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
46%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chalmette, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$940
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
29%lower than the national median
40%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chalmette, LA is 19% higher than the median rent in Bayou Cane, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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7%$1,114
6%$1,700
21%$1,525
14%$1,500
37%$1,590
7%$1,649
50%$1,200
3%$1,800
10%Discover rentals in Chalmette, LA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
3003 Jean Lafitte Pkwy, Chalmette, LA 70043
1 bed
0.5 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
3508 Pakenham Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8720 Livingston Ave, Chalmette, LA 70043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
3513 Golden Dr #C, Chalmette, LA 70043
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chalmette
8433 Colonel Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chalmette
3540 Evangeline Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chalmette
2009 Barcelona Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043
Studio
0 baths
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
428 W Solidell St #A, Chalmette, LA 70043
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
428 W Solidell St #A, Chalmette, LA 70043
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Chalmette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Chalmette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
3d ago
8532 Deerfield Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
2312 Stander Pl, Chalmette, LA 70043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
3903 Juno Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chalmette
3615 Jupiter Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
17h ago
3504 Evangeline Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8532 Deerfield Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8720 Livingston Ave, Chalmette, LA 70043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chalmette
4113 Juno Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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 $1,350 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chalmette?
Average rent prices in Chalmette have remained the same 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 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chalmette?
July offers the best rental deals in Chalmette, with rents running 11% lower than February's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for flexible renters.
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).