Studio Apartment Rent in Chalmette, LA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chalmette, Louisiana as of August 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,374 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Chalmette
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chalmette
Compare Chalmette's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville | $680 |
| 2 | Monroe | $700 |
| 3 | Opelousas | $700 |
| 4 | New Iberia | $710 |
| 5 | Deridder | $720 |
| 6 | Ruston | $720 |
| 7 | Leesville | $740 |
| 8 | Broussard | $750 |
| 9 | Alexandria | $770 |
| 10 | Lafayette | $776 |
| 11 | Thibodaux | $780 |
| 12 | Shreveport | $785 |
| 13 | Sulphur | $790 |
| 14 | West Monroe | $820 |
| 15 | Houma | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood | $1,636 |
| 2 | Belle Chasse | $1,450 |
| 3 | Gonzales | $1,300 |
| 4 | Mandeville | $1,245 |
| 5 | Covington | $1,220 |
| 6 | Prairieville | $1,200 |
| 7 | Zachary | $1,180 |
| 8 | New Orleans | $1,142 |
| 9 | Denham Springs | $1,140 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | $1,135 |
| 11 | Slidell | $1,117 |
| 12 | Destrehan | $1,090 |
| 13 | Harvey | $1,080 |
| 14 | Westwego | $1,060 |
| 15 | La Place | $1,050 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Chalmette.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Chalmette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna, LA | 6.3 mi | $1,000 | +$80 (+9%) |
| New Orleans, LA | 6.8 mi | $1,142 | +$222 (+24%) |
| Harvey, LA | 8.9 mi | $1,080 | +$160 (+17%) |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 9.4 mi | $1,450 | +$530 (+58%) |
| Marrero, LA | 12.8 mi | $1,030 | +$110 (+12%) |
| Jefferson, LA | 13.9 mi | $950 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Metairie, LA | 15 mi | $1,034 | +$114 (+12%) |
| Elmwood, LA | 15.5 mi | $1,636 | +$716 (+78%) |
| Westwego, LA | 17 mi | $1,060 | +$140 (+15%) |
| Kenner, LA | 20.8 mi | $1,000 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Slidell, LA | 25 mi | $1,117 | +$197 (+21%) |
| Destrehan, LA | 28 mi | $1,090 | +$170 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Chalmette — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Chalmette?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Chalmette, Louisiana is $920 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,374.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Chalmette?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,800 ($3,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chalmette expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Chalmette's studio median of $920 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chalmette rank for studio rent in Louisiana?
Among the 43 cities in Louisiana with studio data, Chalmette ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Chalmette?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Chalmette.