Apartments for Rent in Metairie, LA

Prices and availability in Metairie, LA were last updated on 3 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Metairie, LA are: The Rylan, The Maxwell, Edenborn Courts and Gardens, L'Esplanade and Magnolia Ridge Apartments.

The average rent in Metairie, LA is $1,235.

The price range for a studio apartment in Metairie, LA is between $690 and $1,350.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Metairie, LA is between $690 and $1,622.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Metairie, LA is between $920 and $2,115.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Metairie, LA is between $1,300 and $2,500.

In Metairie 38% of the housing is rented out compared to 62% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Metairie's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 64% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Metairie is 50 years old, with 6% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 96% are garden-style apartment communities, 7% are mid-sized buildings, and 4% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Metairie are around 12% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 45% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.