Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou St. John Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (54 Rentals)

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Sacred Heart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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St. Peter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Peter Apartments

2630 St Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Fountainbleau
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainbleau

4040 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts

635 N Scott StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Palmetto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Apartments

3980 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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Cypress Manor II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Manor II

3613 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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2900-2902 Aubry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2900-2902 Aubry St

2900-2902 Aubry StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Plate Artist Lofts

1315 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70125
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The California Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The California Building

1111 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Bayou St. John, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bayou St. John Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayou St. John area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marais Street Apartments priced from $1,059. Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Bayou St. John apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyIris1BR,1BA$1,149
Esplanade at City ParkCONTIStudio,1BA$1,199
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,208
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio C ADA *Call for Availability*Studio,1BA$1,275
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,327
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
2424 TULANEA11BR,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou St. John, LA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayou St. John area is the $1.03 price per square foot 700 Florida Blvd Model at 700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvdd. in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Bayou St. John apartment is the 244 14th St Model at 244 14th St, Unit 244 14th downstairs starting at $1,600 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayou St. John apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvdd.700 Florida Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.03
244 14th St, Unit 244 14th downstairs244 14th St2BR,1BA$1.02
2237 S Salcedo St, Unit 22372237 S Salcedo St3BR,2BA$1.27
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.66
2921 Mandeville St, Unit 29212921 Mandeville St3BR,1BA$1.50
The PreserveResidence K2BR,2BA$1.67
2329 Saint Anthony St, Unit 23292329 Saint Anthony St3BR,1BA$1.58
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyAzalea -Available Soon2BR,2BA$1.60
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bayou St. John, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Louisiana and customized analysis for Central New Orleans, LA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Bayou St. John Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayou St. John Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bayou St. John?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayou St. John is under $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayou St. John?

The cheapest apartment in Bayou St. John is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Bayou St. John costs $2,288.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayou St. John?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 559 regular apartments in Bayou St. John that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bayou St. John?

Cheap apartments in Bayou St. John have an average cost of $432 which is $1,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou St. John.

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