Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Southwest University, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwego

$1,500/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwego is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwego

400

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwego rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southwest University, LA

Average rent prices in Westwego have increased by 15% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Southwest University, LA

Rent prices in Westwego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwego is $1,380, whereas a house costs $2,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwego run $1,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,455.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

96%

1 bedroom

$1,155

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,510

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,100

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,325

-

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

96%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,155

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwest University, 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.

Discover rentals in Southwest University, LA

451 Oak Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harahan

2 beds

1 bath

$975

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Available Apr 23

204 Wilker Neal Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

204 Wilker Neal Ave.

204 Wilker Neal Ave, River Ridge, LA 70123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenner

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

3017 Lake Villa Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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APARTMENT - Metairie, LA

3017 Lake Villa Dr #4, Metairie, LA 70002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Southwest University, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Westwego rental market.

How much is rent in Westwego?

The average rent in Westwego is $1,500 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwego?

Average rent prices in Westwego have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Westwego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwego is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westwego?

To comfortably afford rent in Westwego, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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