Cheap Homes for Rent in Metairie, LA from $800 (33 Rentals)

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property at 2222 Florida Ave

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2222 Florida Ave

KennerLA70062
property at 2222 Florida Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2222 Florida Ave

KennerLA70062
property at 213 Rosebud St

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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213 Rosebud St

MetairieLA70005
property at 213 Rosebud St

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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213 Rosebud St

MetairieLA70005

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property at 2330 Edenborn Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 13

2330 Edenborn Ave, Unit 120

2330 Edenborn Ave
MetairieLA70001
property at 8812 Oleander St

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

8812 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 2330 Edenborn Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2330 Edenborn Ave

MetairieLA70001
property at 7726 S Claiborne Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7726 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70125

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property at 2520 Leonidas St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2520 Leonidas St

New OrleansLA70118
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
property at 1631 Feronia St

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1631 Feronia St

MetairieLA70005

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property at 10526 Alan St

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10526 Alan St

River RidgeLA70123
property at 7326 Cameo St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7326 Cameo St

New OrleansLA70124
property at 8925 Colapissa St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

8925 Colapissa St

New OrleansLA70118

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property at 2732 Whitney Pl

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2732 Whitney Pl, Unit 209

2732 Whitney Pl
MetairieLA70002

Metairie, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metairie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metairie, LA is a Studio unit found at Patio Villa priced from $735. The Meridian in the Mid-City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $744. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metairie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patio VillaStudioStudio,1BA$735
The MeridianTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$744
Windsong ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$760
Lake VillaStudioStudio,1BA$765
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$785
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$785
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
SummitStudioStudio,1BA$819
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metairie area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3710 Palmyra St Model at 3710 Palmyra St, Unit 3710 PALMYRA STREET in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Metairie apartment is the 5100 W Esplanade Ave Model at 5100 W Esplanade Ave, Unit 5106 starting at $1,675 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the St Charles Parish 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.
3710 Palmyra St, Unit 3710 PALMYRA STREET3710 Palmyra St3BR,2BA$1.14
5100 W Esplanade Ave, Unit 51065100 W Esplanade Ave3BR,2BA$1.05
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.09
4340 Georgia Ave, Unit D4340 Georgia Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Daytona3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.13
Lakeside V2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.15
The MeridianTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.64
Edenborn Courts and Gardens2 Bedrooms w/Den, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.16
Sagewood2 Bedrooms w/Den, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Courtland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metairie

What type of rentals are currently available in Metairie?

There are currently 1351 Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $11,034. There are also 131 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 $3,288.

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 $1,300 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

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