Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Metairie, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rent in Metairie, LA slipped modestly year over year, with a median of $1,385/month. Renters are paying $30 less per month on average than last year, and month to month, rent eased 2.2%.
Compared to national trends
Metairie is 29.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The total rentals count is 178.
Price ranges
Studios in Metairie run around $972/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,060/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,848/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,725/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,150/month while apartments sit at $1,250/month, showing distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Metairie
$1,385/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Metairie is $1,385 per month as of May 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $565 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Metairie
178
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% over the last month and have decreased 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
Metairie, LA
Rent prices in Metairie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Metairie is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Metairie run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $972 |  16% | 145% | |
1 bedroom | $1,060 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,847 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,725 | 9% | 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 Metairie, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$972
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
145%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,060
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,847
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
9%
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 Metairie, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
6%
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
29%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Metairie, LA is 6% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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30%$1,500
2%Discover rentals in Metairie, LA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Metairie
2955 Ridgelake Dr #210D, Metairie, LA 70002
Studio
0 baths
$450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
1510 Veterans Memorial Blvd #C, Metairie, LA 70005
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
23h ago
2600 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$2,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,875
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
4517 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
Studio
0 baths
$14,463
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metairie
6525 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio
0 baths
$8,000
House for rent
2h 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
2309 Clearview Pkwy #2, Metairie, LA 70001
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Georgetown Dr #4008, Metairie, LA 70001
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
20h ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,875
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6566 Park Manor Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190–$1,805
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3100 Lake Villa Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$4,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Georgetown Dr #4008, Metairie, LA 70001
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
23h ago
3535 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$845–$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2600 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$2,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6467 Park Manor Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
1 bed
1 bath
$915
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Georgetown Dr #4008, Metairie, LA 70001
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
20h ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$945–$1,875
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6566 Park Manor Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190–$1,805
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Metairie
4318 Lime St, Metairie, LA 70006
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House 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 $1,385 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Metairie?
Average rent prices in Metairie have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Metairie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Metairie is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 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 $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 Metairie?
Metairie's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 35% of listings, followed by one-bedrooms at 32% of the market.
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).