What is the average apartment size in Jefferson?

The average size for a Jefferson, LA apartment is 703 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Jefferson?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Jefferson is $964 per month, a 7.63% increase from last year’s average of $896.

What is the average apartment size in Jefferson?

The typical apartment in Jefferson offers about 703 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Jefferson, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Jefferson?

The typical rent budget in Jefferson ranges from to per month, with 77% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson is $964, a 7.63% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $896.

One-bedroom apartments provide 574 square feet for $1,013, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $951 offer 752 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Jefferson, LA

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$964	703 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,013	574 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$951	752 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Jefferson, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Jefferson, LA have increased by 7.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $896 to $964.

What's the typical rent budget in Jefferson, LA?

The largest share of rentals in Jefferson, LA (77%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Jefferson, LA?

2,167 or 42% of the households in Jefferson, LA are renter-occupied while 2,965 or 58% are owner-occupied.

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How Jefferson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jefferson	$964
New Orleans	$1,401
Baton Rouge	$1,279
Lafayette	$1,167
Shreveport	$1,227
Slidell	$1,294
Hammond	$1,318
Ruston	$1,641
Lake Charles	$1,125
Bossier City	$1,404
Youngsville	$1,492
Metairie	$1,226
Terrytown	$1,078
Harvey	$1,312
Marrero	$843
River Ridge	$1,174

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Jefferson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.