Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (25 Rentals)

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Elmwood Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Homes

3901 Indiana StNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Renaissance Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Place

3601 Texas DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Marsailles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marsailles Apartments

4545 Macarthur BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70131
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Cypress Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Run Apartments

6101 Tullis DrNew Orleans, LA 70131
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Parc Fontaine
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Fontaine

3101 Rue Parc FontaineNew Orleans, LA 70131
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1418 Behrman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1418 Behrman Ave

1418 Behrman AveNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Oakvilla Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakvilla Apartments

3601 Bender DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Terrytown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrytown Village

733 Carrollwood Village DrGretna, LA 70056
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Gates of Oakwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gates of Oakwood

294 Wright AveGretna, LA 70056
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Pines I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines I & II

112-250 Holmes BlvdGretna, LA 70056
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Oak Park, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Park area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Whispering Palms priced from $850. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $898. Here are the most affordable Oak Park apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$898
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$909
St. Germaine1x11BR,1BA$915
City Heights Garden Lane (C.H.A.M.)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, LA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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
Whitney Manor2 Beds | 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1.25
St. Germaine2x2 Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.50
Arbor Place2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.51
The Mayfair Apartment HomesThe Adele1BR,1.5BA$1.85
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Boulevard Apartment HomesA1BR,1BA$1.62
City Heights Garden Lane (C.H.A.M.)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Park, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Park is under $1,725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Park?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Park is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $898, while the average apartment in Oak Park costs $1,998.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Park?

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 1 regular apartments in Oak Park 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 Oak Park?

Cheap apartments in Oak Park have an average cost of $105 which is $1,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Park.

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