
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Forest Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $600 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Lake Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Lake Forest Studio Apartments | $1,017 | $863 | $1,166 |
West Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $890 | $685 | $970 |
West Lake Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,101 | $815 | $1,171 |
West Lake Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $1,044 | $1,600 |
West Lake Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $1,441 | $1,441 |
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Cheapest Available West Lake Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lake Forest area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Laguna Creek priced from $685. Laguna Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable West Lake Forest apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Laguna Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Laguna Reserve | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
Carmel Brook | Basin | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake Forest, LA
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lake Forest area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Walnut Square in the in the Lake Forest East neighborhood starting from $1,081. The second greatest value West Lake Forest apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Laguna Reserve starting at $754 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Lake Forest East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Walnut Square | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Laguna Reserve | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Carmel Spring | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Cove At NOLA (Patriot Cove) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Haltere at New Orleans | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Laguna Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Huntington Park | Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Carmel Brook | Basin | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Siegel Select New Orleans | Studio w/ kitchen | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #58
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Lake Forest Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 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 West Lake Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Lake Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Lake Forest is under $1,081.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lake Forest?
The cheapest apartment in West Lake Forest is Laguna Creek which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in West Lake Forest costs $1,441.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lake 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 89 regular apartments in West Lake 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 West Lake Forest?
Cheap apartments in West Lake Forest have an average cost of $981 which is $460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake Forest.
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