Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$1,400/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $1,400 per month as of November 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jefferson, LA

Average rent prices in Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Jefferson, LA

Rent prices in Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson is $1,287, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$940

34%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,275

2%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,875

12%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,925

7%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

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 Jefferson, LA.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,287

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$1,400

Houses

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

5%

Rooms

Average rent

$750

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Jefferson and Belle Chasse by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jefferson

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, LA is 22% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, LA

425 Coolidge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

425 Coolidge St, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
236 Dodge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

236 Dodge Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
518 Tucker Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

518 Tucker Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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.
910 Claiborne Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

910 Claiborne Dr, Jefferson, LA 70121

4 beds

3 baths

$2,500

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
Studio Arms - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

12h ago

8.3

Very good

Studio Arms

261 Jules Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300–$1,350

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.
251 Barry Ave #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

Studio

1 bath

$1,025

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.
Studio Arms - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

12h ago

8.3

Very good

Studio Arms

261 Jules Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300–$1,350

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.
Shadows North and South - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Shadows North and South

557 Central Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$940–$2,105

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.
3423 River Rd #3423 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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.
251 Barry Ave #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

Studio

1 bath

$1,025

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.
910 Claiborne Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

910 Claiborne Dr, Jefferson, LA 70121

4 beds

3 baths

$2,500

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
532 Gelpi Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

532 Gelpi Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Price dropped $200Fees 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.
15 Labarre Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

15 Labarre Pl, Jefferson, LA 70121

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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.
425 Coolidge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

425 Coolidge St, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
910 Claiborne Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

910 Claiborne Dr, Jefferson, LA 70121

4 beds

3 baths

$2,500

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
235 Central Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

235 Central Ave #7, Jefferson, LA 70121

1 bed

1 bath

$875

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.
Shadows North and South - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Shadows North and South

557 Central Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

1 bath

$1,165–$2,105

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.
532 Gelpi Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, Jefferson, LA

532 Gelpi Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Price dropped $200Fees 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 Jefferson, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in Jefferson?

The average rent in Jefferson is $1,400 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson?

To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).