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Chalmette

Pop. 22,616·24th most expensive in Louisiana·Chalmette rents are up 7.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,461/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$504
Falling (Monthly)
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Chalmette · $1,461
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,461/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$54,904/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Chalmette's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,532/yr
At $1,461/mo median
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Rents are climbing (7.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.7% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Chalmette, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,616
Median income
$54,904
Median age
35.2
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
25.6%
24.1%
26%
12.6%
Under 1825.6%
18–3424.1%
35–5426%
55–6411.7%
65+12.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
53.5%
27.7%
13.2%
White53.5%
Black27.7%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
16.5%
30.7%
39.2%
13.6%
No HS diploma16.5%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college39.2%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Chalmette, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,047 → $54,904
up 11.9%
Population
21,981 → 22,616
up 2.9%
Renter share
40.2% → 38.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
13% → 13.6%
+0.6 pts
Median age
33.7 → 35.2
+1.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $49,047 to $54,904 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% shift. Census counts show Chalmette, LA adding about 635 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net.

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By apartment size

Chalmette rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Chalmette. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Chalmette, LA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Chalmette is $1,461/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,270/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,620/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($54,904/yr), Chalmette ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalmette an affordable city for renters?

Chalmette is considered moderate for renters. At $1,461/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($54,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Chalmette slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Chalmette?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,461/mo in Chalmette. The local median household income is $54,904/yr, meaning the typical Chalmette household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Chalmette?

Rent in Chalmette has increased 7.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Chalmette rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Chalmette is middle-of-the-pack for Louisiana for rent, ranking #24 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,461/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Chalmette?

Harvey is nearby and more affordable at $1,212/mo, which is $249 less than Chalmette.

What percentage of Chalmette residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of Chalmette households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. Chalmette leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Chalmette rent compare to the national average?

Chalmette's median rent of $1,461/mo is $504 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #24 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,461/mo, rent takes ~32% of Chalmette's median household income ($54,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Chalmette 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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