Rent in Metairie, LA
Across Metairie's 11 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,480 a month, with figures from $1,203–$1,480. The highest typical rent is in 70055 ($1,480) and the lowest in 70006 ($1,203). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 6 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson Parish pay about 0.52% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,096 | $790–$1,180 | 11 |
| 1 bed | $1,229 | $974–$1,229 | 11 |
| 2 beds | $1,480 | $1,203–$1,480 | 11 |
| 3 beds | $1,900 | $1,577–$1,900 | 11 |
| 4 beds | $2,233 | $1,727–$3,500+ | 11 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Metairie ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Metairie, LA?
- About $1,480 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,203–$1,480. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Metairie, LA?
- About $1,229 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $974–$1,229. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Metairie, LA?
- About $1,900 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,577–$1,900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Metairie, LA?
- About $1,096 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $790–$1,180. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Metairie, LA?
- About $2,233 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,727–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Metairie ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 70055 has the highest typical rent at $1,480 a month, and 70006 the lowest at $1,203.
- What is the property tax rate in Metairie, LA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson Parish pay a typical 0.52% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Metairie rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).