Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Cypress Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Parc

6857 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Plaza Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Park Apartments

6711-6817 Tara LnNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Canalside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canalside Apartments

8520-8522 Chef Menteur HwyNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Read Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

Read Blvd

7901 Read BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Sherwood Forest, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sherwood Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sherwood Forest area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Laguna Creek priced from $685. Chateau d'Orleans has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Sherwood Forest apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$735
Orwood Creek2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$805
Carmel BrookBasin1BR,1BA$814
Siegel Select New OrleansStudioStudio,1BA$863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sherwood Forest, LA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sherwood Forest area is the $1.20 price per square foot 8020 Haney Dr Model at 8020 Haney Dr, Unit Demetria in the in the Edgelake neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Sherwood Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Garden Model at Orwood Creek starting at $805 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Edgelake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sherwood Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8020 Haney Dr, Unit Demetria8020 Haney Dr2BR,1BA$1.20
Orwood Creek2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$0.94
Walnut Square2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.29
Carmel Spring1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.28
Cove At NOLA (Patriot Cove)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Haltere at New Orleans1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Mark VIIA1BR,1BA$1.45
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Carmel BrookBasin1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sherwood Forest, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #61

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sherwood Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sherwood Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sherwood Forest is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sherwood Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Sherwood Forest is Laguna Creek which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Sherwood Forest costs $1,441.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sherwood Forest?

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 74 regular apartments in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest?

Cheap apartments in Sherwood Forest have an average cost of $892 which is $549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sherwood Forest.

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