Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Bernard Parish Neighborhood of Chalmette, LA from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Elmwood Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Homes

3901 Indiana StNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Renaissance Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Place

3601 Texas DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Marsailles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marsailles Apartments

4545 Macarthur BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70131
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Terrytown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrytown Village

733 Carrollwood Village DrGretna, LA 70056
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The Willows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows Apartments

7001 Lawrence RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

6001 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Cypress Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Run Apartments

6101 Tullis DrNew Orleans, LA 70131
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Parc Fontaine
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Fontaine

3101 Rue Parc FontaineNew Orleans, LA 70131
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Cypress Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Parc

6857 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Cypress Acres
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Acres

2020 Cypress Acres DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Lakewood Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Pointe

7001 Martin DrNew Orleans, LA 70126

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7700 Downman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Canalside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canalside Apartments

8520-8522 Chef Menteur HwyNew 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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Oakvilla Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakvilla Apartments

3601 Bender DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Read Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

Read Blvd

7901 Read BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70127
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St Bernard Parish, Chalmette, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Bernard Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Bernard Parish area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Laguna Creek priced from $685. Whispering Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable St Bernard Parish apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$735
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$754
Forest Isle'B' - Very Nice 1 Br/1Bath Layout1BR,1BA$800
Carmel BrookBasin1BR,1BA$814
Haltere at New Orleans1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$835
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Carmel Spring1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$873
Cove At NOLA (Patriot Cove)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Bernard Parish, LA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Bernard Parish area is the $1.07 price per square foot 4321 Joycelyn Dr Model at 4321 Joycelyn Dr, Unit 4321 Joycelyn Drive in the in the Old Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value St Bernard Parish apartment is the Two Bedroom C Model at Cypress Acres starting at $1,137 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Old Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Bernard Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4321 Joycelyn Dr, Unit 4321 Joycelyn Drive4321 Joycelyn Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.07
Cypress AcresTwo Bedroom C2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
Walnut Square2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.29
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$1.25
Carmel Spring1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.28
Haltere at New Orleans1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St Bernard Parish, Chalmette, LA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the St Bernard Parish Neighborhood in Chalmette, LA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Bernard Parish Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St Bernard Parish?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Bernard Parish is under $898.

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

The cheapest apartment in St Bernard Parish is Laguna Creek which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in St Bernard Parish costs $1,900.

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

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 36 regular apartments in St Bernard Parish 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 Parish?

Cheap apartments in St Bernard Parish have an average cost of $218 which is $1,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Bernard Parish.

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