Average Rent in Metairie, LA
4 apartment buildings, 16 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,133/mo
Cheapest
$910/mo
Properties
4
Units
16
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Metairie, LA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Metairie, LA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Windmill Creek South
3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
Windmill Creek North
3535 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
White Water Creek
6826 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
Parktowne
4960 York St, Metairie, LA 70001, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windmill Creek South 3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, USA | $910 | $1,025 | $1.33 | 3.6 (59) | 7 |
| 2 | Windmill Creek North 3535 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, USA | $930 | $1,134 | $1.49 | 4.2 (99) | 6 |
| 3 | White Water Creek 6826 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USA | $1,060 | $1,073 | $1.75 | 3.8 (62) | 2 |
| 4 | Parktowne 4960 York St, Metairie, LA 70001, USA | $2,005 | $2,005 | $1.26 | 4.4 (25) | 1 |
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Windmill Creek South
3.6 (59)3501 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
Windmill Creek North
4.2 (99)3535 Apollo Dr, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
White Water Creek
3.8 (62)6826 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
Parktowne
4.4 (25)4960 York St, Metairie, LA 70001, USA
Metairie, LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,133 per month, based on 16 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $910 at Windmill Creek South to $2,005 at Parktowne.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430/mo | $970/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $956/mo | $910/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $1,112/mo | $1,095/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Metairie, LA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Metairie, LA averages $956/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,112/mo. At the local median household income of $73,256, that works out to 19% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Metairie, LA at $1,159/mo. The current tracked market average runs 2% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Metairie, LA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Metairie, LA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,133/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($910/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Metairie, LA is $73,256 , about 35% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Metairie, LA
Overall prices in Metairie, LA runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Metairie, LA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,133 |
| Utilities | $334 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $797 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $622 |
| Estimated total | $3,777/mo |
Population
138,995
Median household income
$73,256
Census median rent
$1,159/mo
Rent as % of income
29.7%
Median age
41.5
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Louisiana
How Metairie, LA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Metairie, LA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $2,077 | +83% | 15 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,552 | +37% | 13 |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,204 | +6% | 10 |
| Kenner, LA | $1,256 | +11% | 8 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,234 | +9% | 6 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,235 | +9% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Metairie, LA?
The average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,133 per month, based on 16 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Metairie, LA?
The lowest available rent in Metairie, LA starts at $910 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Metairie, LA?
1-bedroom apartments in Metairie, LA average $956/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $910/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Metairie, LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Metairie, LA average $1,112/mo. Units start from $1,095/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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