Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Chalmette, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Chalmette

$1,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Chalmette is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chalmette

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chalmette rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Chalmette run $960 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

37%

1 bedroom

$967

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,737

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,200

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$967

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,117
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chalmette, LA is 34% higher than the median rent in Bayou Cane, LA.

Discover rentals in Chalmette, LA

3003 Jean Lafitte Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chalmette

1 bed

0.5 baths

$500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
8506 Valor Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chalmette

Lease, Chalmette, LA

8506 Valor Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
isa8720 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

isa8720

8720 Livingston Ave, Chalmette, LA 70043

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3513 Golden Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chalmette

3513 Golden Dr - C

3513 Golden Dr #C, Chalmette, LA 70043

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chalmette?

Average rent prices in Chalmette have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Chalmette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chalmette is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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).

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