Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Ninth Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Ninth Ward area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) priced from $835. Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,362. Here are the most affordable Lower Ninth Ward apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,362
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1,434
National Rice Mill Lofts1131BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Ninth Ward, LA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Ninth Ward area is the $2.61 price per square foot 312 Model at National Rice Mill Lofts in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lower Ninth Ward apartment is the Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) Model at Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing starting at $1,434 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Old Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Ninth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
National Rice Mill Lofts3122BR,1BA$2.61
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41
1225 Clouet St1225 Clouet St2BR,2BA$2.00
6118 Dauphine St, Unit 6118 Dauphine Street6118 Dauphine St2BR,1BA$1.50
3116 Urquhart St, Unit 31163116 Urquhart St2BR,2BA$2.07
3118 Urquhart St, Unit 31183118 Urquhart St2BR,2BA$2.07
320 Whitney Ave, Unit 322320 Whitney Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
305 Rowley Blvd, Unit 305305 Rowley Blvd1BR,1BA$1.86
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Ninth Ward Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Ninth Ward?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Ninth Ward is Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Lower Ninth Ward costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Ninth Ward?

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 15 regular apartments in Lower Ninth Ward 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 Lower Ninth Ward?

Cheap apartments in Lower Ninth Ward have an average cost of $363 which is $1,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Ninth Ward.

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