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3508 Pakenham Dr

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713 Community St

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Cheapest Available Chalmette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chalmette, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Fontaine in the Old Aurora neighborhood priced from $710. Cypress Run Apartments in the Old Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chalmette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc FontaineBienville1BR,1BA$710
Cypress Run ApartmentsSmall1BR,1BA$835
601 E Judge Perez DrO2BR,1BA$950
The Mayfair Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Den/Extra Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chalmette, LA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chalmette area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3409 Golden Dr Model at 3409 Golden Dr, Unit Apt B in the in the New Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Chalmette apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Private Patio Model at The Mayfair Apartment Homes starting at $1,356 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Old Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chalmette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3409 Golden Dr, Unit Apt B3409 Golden Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.05
The Mayfair Apartment Homes2 Bed, 2 Bath, Private Patio2BR,2BA$1.40
601 E Judge Perez DrO2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Parc FontaineBienville1BR,1BA$1.09
Cypress Run ApartmentsSmall1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chalmette

What type of rentals are currently available in Chalmette?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Chalmette, LA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,400. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chalmette ranging from $700 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chalmette?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chalmette ranges from $700 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,621.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chalmette?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chalmette range from $1,030 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,835.

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