Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Metairie, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Metairie, LA rent slipped 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $11 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Metairie, LA sits 29.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median.
Price ranges
Studios in Metairie, LA rent for about $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,025/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,350/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $2,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms go for $2,675/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Metairie
$1,350/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Metairie is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Metairie
188
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Metairie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Metairie, LA
Average rent prices in Metairie have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
Metairie, LA
Rent prices in Metairie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Metairie is $1,205, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Metairie run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  7% | 100% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,675 | 5% | 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 Metairie, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,205 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
100%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
5%
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 Metairie, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,205
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Metairie, 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 Metairie, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Metairie and Belle Chasse by all bedroom counts and property types.
Metairie
30%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Metairie, LA is 22% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,725
21%$1,150
28%$1,462
10%$1,575
4%$1,545
5%$1,300
$1,400
6%$1,475
26%$1,675
4%$1,650
3%$1,400
10%$1,480
2%Discover rentals in Metairie, LA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
1510 Veterans Memorial Blvd #C, Metairie, LA 70005
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
5d+ ago
2224 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19m ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
3535 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,930
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
2628 Metairie Lawn Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
Studio
0 baths
$8,600
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Metairie
3730 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
Studio
0 baths
$6,800
House for rent
2d ago
3100 Lake Villa Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$4,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
1510 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
Studio
0 baths
$4,200
House for rent
19m ago
1040 Focis St, Metairie, LA 70005
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005–$1,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19m ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2912 Metairie Ct, Metairie, LA 70002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,140–$2,090
Apartment for rent
4h ago
312 Live Oak St, Metairie, LA 70005
1 bed
1 bath
$1,445–$2,505
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2600 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1540 Chickasaw Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
820 Martin Behrman Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1011 Lake Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
19m ago
1040 Focis St, Metairie, LA 70005
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005–$1,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19m ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4808 Wabash St, Metairie, LA 70001
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
4h ago
312 Live Oak St, Metairie, LA 70005
1 bed
1 bath
$1,445–$2,505
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Metairie, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Metairie rental market.
How much is rent in Metairie?
The average rent in Metairie is $1,350 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Metairie?
Average rent prices in Metairie have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Metairie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Metairie is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Metairie?
To comfortably afford rent in Metairie, 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 Metairie?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, October offers the lowest rents in Metairie while January sees the highest, with approximately a 21% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).