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Belle Oak Apartments
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$1,125
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$1,125

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$1,125
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Belle Oak Apartments

2221 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70001
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property at 209 Marion Ct

$1,331

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$1,331

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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209 Marion Ct, Unit C

209 Marion Ct
River RidgeLA70123
property at 4833 Zenith St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 7

4833 Zenith St, Unit 12

4833 Zenith St
MetairieLA70001

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Rock Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Creek Apartments

4817 York StMetairie, LA 70001
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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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Greentree
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree

3001 Cleary AveMetairie, LA 70002
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24 Hickory Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Hickory Ave

24 Hickory AveHarahan, LA 70123
property at 705 Central Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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705 Central Ave

JeffersonLA70121
property at 705 Central Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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705 Central Ave, Unit 203

705 Central Ave
JeffersonLA70121

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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 Metairie neighborhood priced from $730. Chateau Napoleon in the Metairie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$730
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$785
AlmondtreeStudioStudio,1BA$810
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Covington Square Apartments1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Audubon Village1A1BR,1BA$900
Napoleon Pointe3091BR,1BA$910
Crossings1x1A1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, LA and Nearby

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2x2D Model at Hickory Creek Central in the in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 424 Deckbar Ave Model at 424 Deckbar Ave, Unit D starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 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.
Hickory Creek Central2x2D2BR,2BA$1.40
424 Deckbar Ave, Unit D424 Deckbar Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.41
The Arts Apartments at West NapoleonB22BR,1.5BA$1.32
Fox Run I2x2FB2BR,2BA$1.21
4841 Zenith St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Mark Twain II1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
6484 Park Manor Dr, Unit B6484 Park Manor Dr1BR,1BA$1.16
Willow Creek1x1A1BR,1BA$1.36
Cleary Pointe ApartmentsCleary Floorplan A1BR,1BA$1.46
Napoleon Pointe3091BR,1BA$1.40

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $730.

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 $1,000 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 $1,150.

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