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Forest, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Lea Apartments priced from $575. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Lea ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$575
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Westchester SquareSm 1 Bed1BR,1BA$650
Shadow Wood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Town & Country Apartment HomesOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$700
Creel PropertiesSTADIUM1BR,1BA$705
Madison Glen ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath 602BR,1BA$769
Murray Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Frances Place Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Pecan RidgeA1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, LA and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Bayou Park Apartments in the starting from $895. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the Three Bedroom / One and a half Bath Model at Town & Country Apartment Homes starting at $925 with a $0.86 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayou Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Town & Country Apartment HomesThree Bedroom / One and a half Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Riverwood ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.03
Van MarkA11BR,1BA$1.05
Shadow Hawk2-2 Renovated Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.10
Mary Lea ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Murray Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Frances Place Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Shadow Wood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Westchester SquareSm 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Getting Around Forest, LA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Apartment is $575 at Mary Lea Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest is starting from $750 at Town & Country Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Town & Country Apartment Homes and starts from $925.

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