Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Jefferson, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jefferson
$1,370/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Jefferson is $1,370 per month as of May 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jefferson
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jefferson, LA
Average rent prices in Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $965 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 3% | 123% | |
1 bedroom | $1,165 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,365 |  6% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 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 Jefferson, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $975 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,925 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $891 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
123%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,165
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
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
$1,350
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$891
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
30%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, LA is 7% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,475
49%$1,700
3%$1,425
15%$1,420
15%$1,430
13%$1,595
9%$1,450
1%$1,500
7%$1,700
15%$1,385
2%$1,625
30%$1,500
2%Discover rentals in Jefferson, LA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Jefferson
2921 Burns St #A, Jefferson, LA 70121
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
127 Addison St, Jefferson, LA 70121
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
626 Terrace St, Jefferson, LA 70121
3 beds
1 bath
$1,780
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
406 Iris Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jefferson
801 Canton St, Jefferson, LA 70121
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
10h ago
261 Jules Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
Apartment for rent
10h ago
261 Jules Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
557 Central Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121
1 bed
1 bath
$960–$1,585
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Jefferson
2921 Burns St #A, Jefferson, LA 70121
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
626 Terrace St, Jefferson, LA 70121
3 beds
1 bath
$1,780
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
406 Iris Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
508 Julius Ave #211, Jefferson, LA 70121
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Jefferson
2921 Burns St #A, Jefferson, LA 70121
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jefferson
3827 Williams Pl #1, Jefferson, LA 70121
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
235 Central Ave #12, Jefferson, LA 70121
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson
235 Central Ave #5, Jefferson, LA 70121
1 bed
1 bath
$875
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 $1,370 per month as of May 9, 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 1% since last year.
How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jefferson is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 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 $55,000/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).