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Jefferson, LA

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Charming community near quintessential NOLA offerings

Suburban Scenic Riverside Peaceful Diverse Convenient

Located just six miles west of New Orleans, Jefferson is a peaceful suburb nestled on the East Bank of the Mississippi River. While Jefferson is a largely residential community, Jefferson Highway is brimming with a bevy of restaurants, stores, and offices in addition to the Ochsner Medical Center.

Jefferson is convenient to many New Orleans landmarks—from college like Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans to notable attractions such as Audubon Zoo, City Park, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Longue Vue House and Gardens. The vibrant French Quarter is also just a short drive away from Jefferson. Traveling and commuting from Jefferson is easy with access to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and numerous major roadways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jefferson, LA is $904 for a studio, $1,162 for one bedroom, and $937 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,162/month
555 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

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.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

666 Students

5
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

666 Students

5
out of 10

Riverdale Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

853 Students

Rating Unavailable

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,019 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Audubon Insectarium
  • Audubon Zoo
  • Longue Vue House and Gardens
  • New Orleans Botanical Garden
  • Bayou Segnette State Park

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.