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

925 Fats Domino Ave

3145 Laussat Pl

1011 Independence St

6310 Douglas St

1418 Jourdan Ave

1101 Odeon Ave

1941 Independence St
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Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Ninth Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Ninth Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $750 | $2,250 |
Lower Ninth Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,326 | $3,400 |
Lower Ninth Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
Lower Ninth Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1,434 |
National Rice Mill Lofts | 113 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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National Rice Mill Lofts | 312 | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
1225 Clouet St | 1225 Clouet St | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
6118 Dauphine St, Unit 6118 Dauphine Street | 6118 Dauphine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
3116 Urquhart St, Unit 3116 | 3116 Urquhart St | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
3118 Urquhart St, Unit 3118 | 3118 Urquhart St | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
320 Whitney Ave, Unit 322 | 320 Whitney Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
305 Rowley Blvd, Unit 305 | 305 Rowley Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #83
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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