Apartments For Rent in Metairie, LA
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- PET FRIENDLY$2,186 - $3,283/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Metro at Clearview | 4409 Trenton St #405,
Metairie, LA 70006 - PET FRIENDLY
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,050 - $1,100/mo2 Beds1 BathCourtland Park Apartments | 3113 Cleary Ave #8bb0f7d07,
Metairie, LA 70002 - PET FRIENDLY
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$1,132 - $1,782/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsLumiere | 3301 W Esplanade Ave N #17278,
Metairie, LA 70002 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY
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- $1,390 - $1,995/mo1-2 Beds1 BathLa Plaza Apartments | 2324 N Hullen St #e25d0f982,
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Metairie offers easy suburban living, quick NOLA access, parks, parades, pet-friendly streets. People love the safe, dog-friendly vibe, parks and schools, and a fast 10-15 min commute. They gripe about rush-hour traffic, occasional street flooding, and uneven home upkeep.
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Types of apartment in Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA apartments often sit in low-rise garden-style buildings with brick, stucco, or painted wood exteriors. Along Veterans Memorial Boulevard and near Lakeside Shopping Center, many apartments are in 2- to 3-story buildings with large parking lots, simple balconies, and exterior stairways. Around Old Metairie, you can also find smaller apartment buildings beside ranch houses, cottages, and a few raised homes with porches and shutters. Interiors often include open living rooms, basic galley kitchens, and in-unit laundry in newer units.Closer to Lake Pontchartrain, apartments can have wider setbacks and more green space, while south toward Airline Drive and Causeway Boulevard, buildings often sit on busier streets with faster access to shops and offices. Bucktown and Bonnabel areas include some older brick apartments and duplexes near the lake, while Fat City has many mid-century apartments with compact layouts. Houses for rent are common across Metairie, with one-story ranch homes, carports, fenced yards, and larger driveways. In many apartments, the tradeoff is simple: more parking and easier car access, but fewer walkable blocks than in nearby New Orleans.
Getting around Metairie, LA
Jefferson Transit, the local bus service, runs along Veterans, Airline, and Causeway, so renters in Fat City, Bonnabel, and near Clearview can use transit for basic trips. Driving is the main way to get around Metairie, and many apartments include off-street parking. Streets near Old Metairie can feel easier to walk for short errands. Biking can work on flatter roads, but busy corridors often limit it.Living in Metairie, LA
Metairie is known for shopping, dining, and easy access to New Orleans. You can shop at Lakeside Shopping Center, use the walking path by Lafreniere Park, or head to Bucktown for seafood near the lake. Major work areas include Elmwood Business Park, offices along Causeway Boulevard, Ochsner Medical Center, and retail corridors on Veterans. These job hubs shape where many renters look for apartments and where they rent.Average Rent Trends in Metairie, LA
Rent in Metairie, LA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $1,600 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,650 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,728 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,695 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,875 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,800 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,550 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,550 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,500 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,500 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,500 |
| May 2026 | $1,500 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,119 | $1,400 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $1,500 |
| Townhomes | $895 | $1,400 | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,711 |
| Apartments and Condos | $1,125 | $1,350 | $1,745 | — | $1,300 |
| Houses | $1,430 | $1,900 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $2,200 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Metairie, LA
- What is the average rent in Metairie, LA?The average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,500. Rent prices range from $775 to as much as $12,000, depending on the type of rental.
- How does the rent in Metairie, LA compare to the national average?Average rent in Metairie, LA is about 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is less expensive to rent in Metairie compared to the U.S. average.
- What is the average rent in Metairie, LA, by number of bedrooms?The average rent in Metairie, LA is $950 for a studio, $1,119 for a 1 bedroom, $1,400 for a 2 bedroom, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom.
- How have rent prices in Metairie, LA changed compared to last year?In the past year, the average rent price in Metairie, LA has decreased by $225. That means the average rent is 15% lower than last year.
- How many available rental listings are in Metairie, LA?There are 406 available rental listings in Metairie, LA.
- What are some neighborhoods in Metairie, LA?Some neighborhoods in Metairie, LA include: Bonnabel Place, Airline Park, Delta, Pontchartrain Gardens, Ferran Place - Courtland Heights.
- What are some zip codes in Metairie, LA?
- What are some cities near Metairie, LA?Some nearby cities include: Jefferson, Elmwood, River Ridge, Harahan, Kenner. These cities may have more rental options to explore.














