Average Rent in Jefferson, LA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Jefferson, LA

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.


Studio	$1,800	5%	74%
1 bedroom	$1,142	1%	1%
2 bedroom	$1,440	1%	8%
3 bedroom	$1,950	18%	5%
4 bedroom	$2,300	No Change	-


Apartments	$1,300	8%	No Change
Condos	$1,500	4%	-
Houses	$1,975	19%	No Change
Rooms	$732	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

Last year

74%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,440

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

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$1,500

23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500

23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, LA is equal to the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.

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Discover rentals in Jefferson, LA

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

4314 Karen Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 17

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

MULTI_FAMILY - Jefferson, LA

127 Addison St, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

TOWNHOME - Jefferson, LA

424 Deckbar Ave #D, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

APARTMENT - Jefferson, LA

686 Central Ave #304, Jefferson, LA 70121

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Jefferson, LA

4427 Ware Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121

3 beds

1 bath

$1,775

House for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson

205 Shrewsbury Rd, Jefferson, LA 70121

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,500 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $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 Jefferson?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson, LA is $1,260, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,591.

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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