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Chalmette, LA

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A downriver community with New Orleans style

Historic Family-Friendly Good Schools Entertainment Festivals Events

Bordering the Mississippi River between the Lower Ninth Ward and Meraux, Chalmette is a terrific community about five miles from the French Quarter and Downtown New Orleans. This historic community is the location of Chalmette Battlefield, the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, one of the last great battles of the War of 1812. The community was founded by a plantation owner in the mid-1700s.

Chalmette is the seat of St. Bernard Parish and students in the community attend the top-rated St. Bernard Parish School District. With all of the excitement of New Orleans, including Mardis Gras festivities, Chalmette provides plenty of entertainment while being slightly removed from the tourists and nightlife of New Orleans. Residents can visit the historic battlefield to view the historic Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument, attend classes at Nunez Community College, enjoy the Crawfish Festival, and shop or dine along West Judge Perez Drive.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chalmette, LA is $583 for a studio, $1,233 for one bedroom, $1,336 for two bedrooms, and $1,468 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chalmette has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,233/month
800 Sq Ft
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Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Chalmette Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

511 Students

5
out of 10

Lacoste Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

709 Students

4
out of 10

Andrew Jackson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

606 Students

7
out of 10

Chalmette High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,334 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woodlands Conservancy
  • New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
  • Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
  • Entergy IMAX Theatre
  • Louisiana Children's Museum

Military Bases

Airports

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.