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Average Rent in Metairie 70003 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Metairie 70003, Metairie, LA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,046/mo
Lowest Available
$795/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
23
available now
Metairie 70003 vs Metairie, LA Average
Metairie 70003 is cheaper the Metairie, LA average by $45/mo (4%). The citywide average is $1,091/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Metairie 70003?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Metairie 70003 is $1,046 per month across 3 apartment communities and 23 available units.
The most affordable option is Windmill Creek North starting at $795/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,395/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $938/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,157/mo.
Prices range from $795 to $1,595 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Metairie 70003
Rent Prices by Apartment in Metairie 70003
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Creek North | $795/mo | $1,031/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| Windmill Creek South | $895/mo | $1,023/mo | 10 | 3.6 |
| White Water Creek | $980/mo | $1,103/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
Google Search Trends for Metairie 70003 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Metairie 70003
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$42,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,046/mo.
Comfortable income
$50,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($795/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Metairie 70003 is $73,256 , about 46% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Metairie 70003
Overall prices in Metairie 70003 runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Metairie 70003's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,046 |
| Utilities | $334 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $797 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $622 |
| Estimated total | $3,690/mo |
Population
138,995
Median household income
$73,256
Census median rent
$1,159/mo
Rent as % of income
29.7%
Median age
41.5
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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