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Chalmette, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Chalmette, LA have increased by 14.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,338 to $1,529.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Chalmette, LA is $1,529.

Average rent in Chalmette, LA

$1,529/mo Chalmette, LA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Chalmette, LA is $1,529.

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

    Around 52% of Chalmette’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 48% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Chalmette, LA (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Chalmette, LA

    30 /100
    Car-Dependent
    45 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 30, Bike Score®: 45

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Chalmette, LA?

    The average rent in Chalmette, LA is $1,186.

    What type of rental buildings are in Chalmette, LA?

    In Chalmette, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 5% of Chalmette's rentals, 68% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Chalmette, LA?

    The average age of rental buildings in Chalmette is 12 years old, with all being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Chalmette, LA?

    Rental apartments in Chalmette come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 22% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 44% of all rentals in Chalmette. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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