Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Westwego, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwego

$1,475/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwego is $1,475 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwego

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwego rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Westwego, LA

Average rent prices in Westwego have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Westwego, LA

Rent prices in Westwego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwego is $1,675, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwego run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$3,685

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

5%

59%

2 bedroom

$1,750

2%

-

3 bedroom

$2,400

5%

53%

4 bedroom

$5,000

14%

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,685

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

59%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Westwego, 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 Westwego, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Westwego and Belle Chasse by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westwego

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westwego, LA is 4% higher than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.

Discover rentals in Westwego, LA

342 Avenue B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westwego

MULTI_FAMILY - Westwego, LA

342 Avenue B, Westwego, LA 70094

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

900 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Westwego

SINGLE_FAMILY - Westwego, LA

900 Central Ave, Westwego, LA 70094

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

House for rent

351 Glendella Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westwego

House for rent

627 Keller Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westwego

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Westwego, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Westwego rental market.

How much is rent in Westwego?

The average rent in Westwego is $1,475 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwego?

Average rent prices in Westwego have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Westwego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwego is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $59,000/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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