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property at 5504 Canal Blvd

$800

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5504 Canal Blvd

New OrleansLA70124
property at 705 Central Ave

$875

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$875

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705 Central Ave

JeffersonLA70121
property at 213 Rosebud St

$950

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213 Rosebud St, Unit F

213 Rosebud St
MetairieLA70005
property at 705 Central Ave

$950

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705 Central Ave, Unit 103

705 Central Ave
JeffersonLA70121

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property at 5504 Canal Blvd

$1,100

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5504 Canal Blvd, Unit B

5504 Canal Blvd
New OrleansLA70124
property at 200 Houma Blvd

$1,195

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$1,195

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200 Houma Blvd

MetairieLA70001

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property at 4232 Ulloa St

$1,200

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4232 Ulloa St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 2732 Whitney Pl

$1,225

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2732 Whitney Pl, Unit 209

2732 Whitney Pl
MetairieLA70002
property at 4421 Herrmann St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4421 Herrmann St

MetairieLA70006

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property at 2708 Whitney Pl

$1,250

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2708 Whitney Pl, Unit 911

2708 Whitney Pl
MetairieLA70002
property at 720 Oaklawn Dr

$1,275

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$1,275

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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720 Oaklawn Dr

MetairieLA70005
property at 2724 General Ogden St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2724 General Ogden St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 2700 Whitney Pl

$1,300

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2700 Whitney Pl, Unit APT 830

2700 Whitney Pl
MetairieLA70002

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property at 15 Helis Dr

$1,300

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15 Helis Dr

WestwegoLA70094
property at 3017 14th St

$1,300

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3017 14th St, Unit C

3017 14th St
MetairieLA70002
property at 8613 S Claiborne Ave

$1,331

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$1,331

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8613 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70118
property at 209 Marion Ct

$1,331

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$1,331

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209 Marion Ct, Unit C

209 Marion Ct
River RidgeLA70123
property at 2428 Eagle St

$1,375

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$1,375

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2428 Eagle St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 625 S Hennessey St

$1,375

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$1,375

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625 S Hennessey St

New OrleansLA70119

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Cheapest Available Metairie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metairie, LA is a Studio unit found at Patio Villa in the Metairie neighborhood priced from $715. Peppertree in the Metairie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $741. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metairie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patio VillaStudioStudio,1BA$715
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$741
Chase on Lake AvenueSStudio,1BA$745
Windsong ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$760
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$785
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
Aviary on West Napoleon1X11BR,1BA$840
Atrium Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metairie area is the $1.05 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 $1,950. 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 Metairie 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$1.05
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.09
Daytona3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.13
Lakeside V2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.08
Edenborn Courts and Gardens2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.16
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.17
Riverside Court IRC II - 2 BD 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.05
1161 Lake Ave, Unit 119c1161 Lake AveStudio ,1BA$1.11
315 Ash St, Unit 15315 Ash St1BR,1BA$1.03
6484 Park Manor Dr6484 Park Manor Dr1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metairie

What type of rentals are currently available in Metairie?

There are currently 1353 Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA with pricing that ranges from $715 to $9,000. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metairie ranging from $595 to $11,900.

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 $595 to $11,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,045.

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 $1,325 to $4,259, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,790 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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