Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Bernard Area New Orleans, LA from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Sacred Heart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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St. Peter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Peter Apartments

2630 St Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Fountainbleau
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainbleau

4040 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts

635 N Scott StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Palmetto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Apartments

3980 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118

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2900-2902 Aubry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2900-2902 Aubry St

2900-2902 Aubry StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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St Bernard Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Bernard Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Bernard Area area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Esplanade at City Park priced from $1,055. Marais Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable St Bernard Area apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,055
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1,302
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,333
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,362
1201 Canal Apartments2181BR,1BA$1,395
2424 TULANEA21BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Bernard Area, LA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Bernard Area area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment Model at The Annex Luxury Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value St Bernard Area apartment is the 1131 Touro St Model at 1131 Touro St, Unit 1131 Touro St starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Bernard Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
1131 Touro St, Unit 1131 Touro St1131 Touro St2BR,2BA$1.11
4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave4005 Franklin Ave2BR,2BA$0.86
416 S Scott St, Unit 101416 S Scott St2BR,1BA$1.27
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B2003 Franklin Avenue2BR,1BA$1.21
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41
5519 Elysian Fields Ave5519 Elysian Fields Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
2549 Saint Peter St, Unit 25512549 Saint Peter St2BR,1BA$1.78
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1.80
2424 TULANEA21BR,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St Bernard Area, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the St Bernard Area Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 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 St Bernard Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St Bernard Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Bernard Area is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Bernard Area?

The cheapest apartment in St Bernard Area is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in St Bernard Area costs $6,070.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Bernard Area?

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 St Bernard Area 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 St Bernard Area?

Cheap apartments in St Bernard Area have an average cost of $528 which is $5,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Bernard Area.

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