Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeshore Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Lakeshore, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeshore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeshore area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Lake Villa priced from $847. 6564 Fleur De Lis Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Lakeshore apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake VillaStudioStudio,1BA$847
6564 Fleur De Lis DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, LA

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeshore area is the $1.22 price per square foot Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at Wilshire Heights in the in the Lake Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Lakeshore apartment is the The Shell Model at Marina Vista Apartments starting at $1,879 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wilshire HeightsLuxury 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.22
Marina Vista ApartmentsThe Shell2BR,2BA$1.54
Chateau Lake TerraceB12BR,1BA$1.81
Sailboat Bay1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
6564 Fleur De Lis DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Esplanade at City ParkCONTIStudio ,1BA$2.61
Lake VillaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12

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Lakeshore, New Orleans, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeshore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakeshore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakeshore is at Lake Villa listed at $847.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeshore Apartment is $1,000 at 6564 Fleur De Lis Dr.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeshore is starting from $1,556 at Chateau Lake Terrace.

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