Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, LA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Rock Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Creek Apartments

4817 York StMetairie, LA 70001
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650 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 Central Ave

650 Central AveJefferson, LA 70121
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2224 Pasadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2224 Pasadena Ave

2224 Pasadena AveMetairie, LA 70001
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Turtle Creek II
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Turtle Creek II

2316 Pasadena AveMetairie, LA 70001
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Coppermill
Studio Apartments

Coppermill

2217 Edenborn AveMetairie, LA 70001
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Greentree
Studio Apartments

Greentree

3001 Cleary AveMetairie, LA 70002

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Sawmill Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Creek

2100 Sawmill RdRiver Ridge, LA 70123

Elmwood, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmwood, LA is a Studio unit found at Peppertree in the St Charles Parish neighborhood priced from $795. Almondtree in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$795
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$805
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Napoleon PointeUnit #1121BR,1BA$893
Audubon Village1AR1BR,1BA$910
Belle Oak Apartments1 bed 1 bath 500 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$920
Chateau NapoleonLuxury StudioStudio,1BA$925
Mark Twain II1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$940
Chateau Cleary Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$990
Terraces At MetairieA21BR,1BA$1,004

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, LA and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.41 price per square foot 424 Deckbar Ave Model at 424 Deckbar Ave, Unit A in the in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 1x1 Model at Palmetto Creek starting at $1,460 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
424 Deckbar Ave, Unit A424 Deckbar Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Palmetto Creek1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Margeaux Metairie ApartmentsB22BR,1.5BA$1.25
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.40
Hickory Creek Central2x2B2BR,2BA$1.43
4841 Zenith St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Mark Twain II1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Chateau Cleary Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.46
Napoleon PointeUnit #1121BR,1BA$1.37
Audubon Village1AR1BR,1BA$1.54

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Getting Around Elmwood, LA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmwood is at Peppertree listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Apartment is $840 at Polo Run Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood is starting from $990 at Audubon Village.

What is the most affordable Elmwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Audubon Village and starts from $1,142.

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