Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Average rent in
Metairie, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Metairie
$1,377/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Metairie is $1,377 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $522 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Metairie
192
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Metairie run $980 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  2% | 97% | |
1 bedroom | $992 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,912 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 7% | 12% |
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 | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $990 | 21% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
97%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$992
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,912
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
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
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$990
Last 30 days
21%
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
28%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Metairie, LA is 8% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
27%$1,515
8%$1,637
7%$1,380
15%$1,650
6%$1,350
2%$1,500
5%$1,350
22%$1,700
3%$1,675
17%$1,700
5%$1,450
10%Discover rentals in Metairie, LA
19h ago
2224 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1 bed
1 bath
$725–$850
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2600 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
6826 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$925–$2,630
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
5d+ 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
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
4020 Hessmer Ave, Metairie, LA 70002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1111 Lake Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
Studio
1 bath
$1,070–$1,715
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3209 Roberta St, Metairie, LA 70003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,110–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
228 Manson Ave #D, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
21h ago
2600 Pasadena Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Metairie
2921 Lake Villa Dr #A, Metairie, LA 70002
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Metairie
3628 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002
5 beds
4 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
3823 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
228 Manson Ave #D, Metairie, LA 70001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
2h ago
1111 Lake Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
Studio
1 bath
$1,070–$1,715
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3209 Roberta St, Metairie, LA 70003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,110–$1,995
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 $1,377 per month as of September 26, 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 1% since last year.
How does Metairie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Metairie is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $522 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?
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).