Cheap Homes for Rent in Metairie, LA from $595 (68 Rentals)

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property at 212 David St
$950

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212 David St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 209 N Bernadotte St
$995

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209 N Bernadotte St

New OrleansLA70119
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property at 4232 Ulloa St
$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4232 Ulloa St

New OrleansLA70119

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property at 200 Houma Blvd
$1,095

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200 Houma Blvd

MetairieLA70001
property at 8810 Oleander St
$1,100

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Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8810 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118
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property at 813 Burdette St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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813 Burdette St

New OrleansLA70118
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property at 732 Arnold Ave
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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732 Arnold Ave

River RidgeLA70123

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property at 500 Lake Marina Ave
$1,300

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Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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500 Lake Marina Ave, Unit 306

500 Lake Marina Ave
New OrleansLA70124
property at 15 Helis Dr
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Helis Dr

WestwegoLA70094

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property at 2700 Whitney Pl
$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2700 Whitney Pl, Unit APT 830

2700 Whitney Pl
MetairieLA70002
property at 500 Lake Marina Ave
$1,300

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Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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500 Lake Marina Ave, Unit 306

500 Lake Marina Ave
New OrleansLA70124
property at 2428 Eagle St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2428 Eagle St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 1708 S Lopez St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1708 S Lopez St

New OrleansLA70125
property at 6800 Louis XIV St
$1,325

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Base Rent$1,325

Total Monthly Price$1,325
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6800 Louis XIV St, Unit B

6800 Louis XIV St
New OrleansLA70124
property at 209 Marion Ct
$1,331

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Base Rent$1,331

Total Monthly Price$1,331
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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209 Marion Ct, Unit C

209 Marion Ct
River RidgeLA70123
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property at 247 Opal St
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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247 Opal St, Unit 247 Opal St. C

247 Opal St
New OrleansLA70124
property at 1448 Carrollton Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1448 Carrollton Ave, Unit 204

1448 Carrollton Ave
MetairieLA70005
property at 148 Orchard Rd
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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148 Orchard Rd

New OrleansLA70123
property at 1609 W Esplanade Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 1448 Carrollton Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1448 Carrollton Ave, Unit 204

1448 Carrollton Ave
MetairieLA70005
property at 4148 D'Hemecourt St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4148 Dhemecourt Street

4148 D'Hemecourt St
New OrleansLA70119
property at 235 W Esplanade Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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235 W Esplanade Ave

MetairieLA70005

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Metairie, LA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Metairie area is the $0.94 price per square foot 67 Madrid Ave Model at 67 Madrid Ave in the Kenner neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Metairie rental home is the 4721 Erato St Model at 4721 Erato St in the Mid-City neighborhood starting at $950 with a $0.47 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metairie homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
67 Madrid Ave67 Madrid Ave4BR, 2BA$0.94
4721 Erato St4721 Erato St1BR, 1BA$0.47
3126 Edenborn Ave3126 Edenborn Ave3BR, 2BA$1.02
333 Betz Ave333 Betz Ave3BR, 3BA$1.01
200 Houma Blvd200 Houma Blvd1BR, 1BA$0.68
200 Houma Blvd200 Houma Blvd1BR, 1BA$0.68
415 Zinnia Ave415 Zinnia Ave4BR, 2BA$1.07
2421 Caswell Ln2421 Caswell Ln3BR, 2BA$1.10
15 Helis Dr15 Helis Dr3BR, 1BA$1.05
209 N Bernadotte St209 N Bernadotte St1BR, 1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metairie

What type of rentals are currently available in Metairie?

There are currently 1371 Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA with pricing that ranges from $747 to $6,500. There are also 158 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metairie ranging from $595 to $7,500.

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 $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,878.

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 $1,350 to $5,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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