Studio Apartment Rent in Slidell, LA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Slidell, Louisiana as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,462 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Slidell
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 Slidell
Compare Slidell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville | $680 |
| 2 | Monroe | $700 |
| 3 | New Iberia | $710 |
| 4 | Deridder | $720 |
| 5 | Ruston | $720 |
| 6 | Leesville | $740 |
| 7 | Broussard | $750 |
| 8 | Alexandria | $770 |
| 9 | Lafayette | $776 |
| 10 | Thibodaux | $780 |
| 11 | Shreveport | $785 |
| 12 | Sulphur | $790 |
| 13 | West Monroe | $820 |
| 14 | Houma | $830 |
| 15 | Bossier City | $843 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood | $1,636 |
| 2 | Belle Chasse | $1,450 |
| 3 | River Ridge | $1,330 |
| 4 | Gonzales | $1,300 |
| 5 | Mandeville | $1,245 |
| 6 | Covington | $1,220 |
| 7 | Prairieville | $1,200 |
| 8 | Zachary | $1,180 |
| 9 | New Orleans | $1,142 |
| 10 | Denham Springs | $1,140 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | $1,135 |
| 12 | Slidell (this page) | $1,117 |
| 13 | Destrehan | $1,090 |
| 14 | Harvey | $1,080 |
| 15 | Westwego | $1,060 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Slidell.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Slidell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville, LA | 20.3 mi | $1,245 | +$128 (+11%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 20.9 mi | $750 | $-367 (-33%) |
| Chalmette, LA | 25 mi | $920 | $-197 (-18%) |
| New Orleans, LA | 28.1 mi | $1,142 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Covington, LA | 29 mi | $1,220 | +$103 (+9%) |
| Gretna, LA | 30.7 mi | $1,000 | $-117 (-10%) |
| Metairie, LA | 32.3 mi | $1,034 | $-83 (-7%) |
| Harvey, LA | 33.4 mi | $1,080 | $-37 (-3%) |
| Jefferson, LA | 33.5 mi | $950 | $-167 (-15%) |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 34.4 mi | $1,450 | +$333 (+30%) |
| Elmwood, LA | 35.1 mi | $1,636 | +$519 (+46%) |
| River Ridge, LA | 36.3 mi | $1,330 | +$213 (+19%) |
Studio rent in Slidell — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Slidell?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Slidell, Louisiana is $1,117 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,462.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Slidell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,680 ($3,723/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Slidell expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Slidell's studio median of $1,117 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Slidell rank for studio rent in Louisiana?
Among the 43 cities in Louisiana with studio data, Slidell ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Slidell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bay Saint Louis ($750), Chalmette ($920), Gretna ($1,000).