
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA Under $1,500 (103 Rentals)


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Lumiere

The Local on Severn

2900 Wytchwood Dr.

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Cleary Pointe Apartments

Magnolia Ridge Apartments

Chateau Napoleon

4841 Zenith St

L'Esplanade

Lake Villa
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Fox Run I

Metairie Lake Apartments

Preston Place

Margeaux Metairie Apartments

The Arts Apartments at West Napoleon

Crossroads

Covington Square Apartments

Polo Run Apartments
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Crossings

Avenue Walk Apartments

Riverside Apartments of Metairie

Napoleon Pointe

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132 Nursery Ave, Unit 132 Nursery, Unit 132 Nursery

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1919 Metairie Ave, Unit b, Unit b

2330 Edenborn Ave, Unit 120, Unit 120

3805 Houma Blvd, Unit 1 Bedroom, Unit 1 Bedroom

1161 Lake Ave

2500 Houma Blvd
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6456 Park Manor Dr

4101 Hessmer Ave

2700 Whitney Pl

2724 Whitney Pl

2732 Whitney Pl, Unit 209, Unit 209

213 Rosebud St

213 Rosebud St

2330 Edenborn Ave, Unit 205, Unit 205

Metroview Condominiums

Ridgelake Plaza
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Turtle Creek II

Rock Creek Apartments

Greentree

C & R Apartments

Angele Apartments

The Rylan

The Maxwell

Hampton Court

The Leonne Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metairie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $750 | $2,500 |
| Metairie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $750 | $3,105 |
| Metairie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $950 | $4,909 |
| Metairie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,300 | $3,600 |
| Metairie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,714 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Metairie Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Metairie with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Metairie is at Polo Run Apartments listed at $840.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Metairie Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Metairie is $1,365.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Metairie Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Metairie is a 1,049 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at Palmetto Creek.
What is the average size for Metairie 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Metairie is currently 663 sq ft.
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