Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Metairie, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Metairie, LA rent rose 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,408/month. Renters today are paying $88 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Metairie is 25.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for renters seeking value with a moderate market size of 186 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios rent for around $942/month, 1-bedrooms around $998/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,600/month. The bedroom tiers show a broad range of options for renters in Metairie, LA.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in Metairie, LA, slipped 5.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 6.6%. This contrast reveals variation within the rental market by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Metairie
$1,407/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Metairie is $1,407 per month as of November 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $492 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Metairie
186
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Metairie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Metairie, LA
Average rent prices in Metairie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,235, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Metairie run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $942 |  6% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $997 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 4% |
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 | $1,235 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,400 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $1,925 | 6% | 13% | |
Rooms | $990 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$942
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
4%
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
$1,235
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$990
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
26%lower than the national median
5%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
$1,800
6%$1,400
2%$1,425
2%$1,380
15%$1,722
9%$1,400
4%$1,565
1%$1,665
7%$1,700
10%$1,650
3%$1,800
20%$1,500
30%Discover rentals in Metairie, LA
5d+ ago
2224 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1 bed
1 bath
$695–$825
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$885–$1,940
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
6826 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$895–$2,600
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2200 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$3,045
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
3628 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002
5 beds
4 baths
$6,000
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
3100 Lake Villa Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$4,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
1605 Palm St, Metairie, LA 70001
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
817 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3912 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
209 Pine St, Metairie, LA 70005
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3100 Lake Villa Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$4,800
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2512 Caswell Ln, Metairie, LA 70001
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$1,600
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
228 Manson Ave #B, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Verified
3912 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Metairie
1521 Clearview Pkwy #D, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Metairie
4832 Finch St #D, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
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.House for rent
Available Nov 16
1d ago
Verified
3912 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3823 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
228 Manson Ave #B, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
21h ago
1001 S Sibley St, Metairie, LA 70003
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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.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 $1,407 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Metairie?
Average rent prices in Metairie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Metairie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Metairie is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $492 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 $56,000/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).