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property at 8810 Oleander St

8810 Oleander St

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property at 8812 Oleander St

8812 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 2520 Leonidas St

2520 Leonidas St

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 222 N Olympia St

222 N Olympia St

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property at 8941 Jeannette St

8941 Jeannette St

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property at 8611 Birch St

8611 Birch St

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200 Iris Ave

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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 Windsong Apartments in the St Charles Parish neighborhood priced from $735. Lake Villa in the City Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $794. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metairie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsong ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Lake VillaStudioStudio,1BA$794
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$795
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$795
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$805
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Napoleon PointeUnit #1121BR,1BA$893
CrossroadsSStudio,1BA$915
Margeaux Metairie ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$920
Preston Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metairie area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at Wilshire Heights in the in the Navarre neighborhood starting from $1,794. The second greatest value Metairie apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at Daytona starting at $1,605 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Lakewood 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.
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.18
Daytona3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.30
Lakeside V2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.17
209 Pine St, Unit 10209 Pine St2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Edenborn Courts and Gardens2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.19
1911 Metairie Ave, Unit C1911 Metairie Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
4104 Hessmer Ave, Unit 44104 Hessmer Ave3BR,2BA$1.26
Brittany And Drexel House2 Bedroom Town Home (Drexel House)2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Courtland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Chateau Cleary Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metairie

What type of rentals are currently available in Metairie?

There are currently 1361 Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA with pricing that ranges from $710 to $7,470. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metairie ranging from $850 to $7,200.

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 $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,883.

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 $6,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.