Cheap Homes for Rent in Metairie, LA from $800 (65 Rentals)

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property at 8627 Apple St

$595

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8627 Apple St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 213 Rosebud St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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213 Rosebud St, Unit I, Unit I

213 Rosebud St
MetairieLA70005
property at 213 Rosebud St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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213 Rosebud St, Unit F, Unit F

213 Rosebud St
MetairieLA70005
property at 209 Marion Ct

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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209 Marion Ct

River RidgeLA70123

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property at 2330 Edenborn Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2330 Edenborn Ave, Unit 205, Unit 205

2330 Edenborn Ave
MetairieLA70001
property at 4224 Walmsley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4224 Walmsley Ave

New OrleansLA70125
property at 2520 Leonidas St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2520 Leonidas St

New OrleansLA70118

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property at 2502 Monroe St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2502 Monroe St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 2732 Whitney Pl

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2732 Whitney Pl, Unit 209, Unit 209

2732 Whitney Pl
MetairieLA70002
property at 4421 Herrmann St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4421 Herrmann St

MetairieLA70006
property at 1161 Lake Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1161 Lake Ave, Unit 222, Unit 222

1161 Lake Ave
MetairieLA70005

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property at 8637 Pritchard Pl

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8637 Pritchard Pl

New OrleansLA70118

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property at 8927 Hickory St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8927 Hickory St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 1444 Carrollton Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1444 Carrollton Ave, Unit 203, Unit 203

1444 Carrollton Ave
MetairieLA70005
property at 628 N Olympia St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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628 N Olympia St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 123 N Alexander St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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123 N Alexander St

New OrleansLA70119

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Metairie, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metairie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metairie, LA is a Studio unit found at Peppertree in the St Charles Parish neighborhood priced from $745. Patio Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $746. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metairie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$745
Patio VillaStudioStudio,1BA$746
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$754
Windsong ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$760
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Covington Square Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Atrium Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Preston Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metairie area is the $1.08 price per square foot 700 Florida Blvd Model at 700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd. in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Metairie apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at Wilshire Heights starting at $1,659 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Navarre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metairie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd.700 Florida Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.08
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.09
Lakeside V2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.15
Edenborn Courts and Gardens2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.13
2017 Lowerline St2017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.21
Sagewood2 Bedrooms w/Den, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Margeaux Metairie ApartmentsB22BR,1.5BA$1.20
Brittany And Drexel House2 Bedroom Town Home (Drexel House)2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Courtland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
315 Ash St, Unit 15315 Ash St1BR,1BA$1.03

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metairie

What type of rentals are currently available in Metairie?

There are currently 1352 Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $11,028. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metairie ranging from $850 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Metairie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Metairie ranges from $850 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,934.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Metairie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Metairie range from $1,250 to $3,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,400.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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