Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zion City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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8712 Forshey St

New OrleansLA70118

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Sacred Heart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Fountainbleau
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainbleau

4040 Tulane AveNew 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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Cypress Manor II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Manor II

3613 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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Zion City, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Zion City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zion City area of New Orleans, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $690. Marrero Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Zion City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$690
Marrero Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
1201 Canal Apartments5041BR,1BA$1,395
2424 TULANEA11BR,1BA$1,406
The PreserveResidence C1BR,1BA$1,507

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zion City, LA

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zion City area is the $1.27 price per square foot 416 S Scott St Model at 416 S Scott St, Unit 101 in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Zion City apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Marrero Commons Apartments starting at $2,247 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zion City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 S Scott St, Unit 101416 S Scott St2BR,1BA$1.27
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.66
American Can Apartments2BK2BR,2BA$1.86
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
LuminaPisces with Den1BR,2BA$2.26
3613 Calhoun St, Unit 36133613 Calhoun St2BR,2BA$1.88
1643 JosephineDryades1BR,1.5BA$2.25
3100 Banks St743 sq ft1BR,1BA$2.15
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.36
2424 TULANEA11BR,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Zion City, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Zion City Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zion City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zion City?

The cheapest apartment in Zion City is Marrero Commons Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Zion City costs $2,247.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zion City?

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 8 regular apartments in Zion City 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 Zion City?

Cheap apartments in Zion City have an average cost of $375 which is $1,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zion City.

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