
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou St. John Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $403 (154 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bayou St. John area of New Orleans.


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Marquis

3608 Eagle St

1022 N Broad St

1900 Esplanade Ave

1710 N Robertson St

2536 Conti St

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

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3026 Short St, Unit C

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2424 Lapeyrouse St, Unit A
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4721 Erato St

2633 Governor Nicholls St

209 N Bernadotte St

3705-3707 Delachaise St

130 S Hennessey St

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3820 3rd St, Unit 1B

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Marrero Commons

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4615 Dart St, Unit Fountainblue Guest House

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1910 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1910 A

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8813 Edinburgh St, Unit 8813

3401 Belfort Ave

1300 Gov Nicholls, Unit 1A

8525 Forshey St

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7104 Spruce St, Unit D

2428-2430 Clover St

1521 N Dupre St, Unit 1519

4125 D'Hemecourt St

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1978 Hope St, Unit 1980Hope Street

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1980 Hope St, Unit 1980

1708 S Lopez St

4116 Cleveland Ave

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5430 Hawthorne Pl, Unit Apt C

1026 Dumaine St

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Bayou St. John, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayou St. John?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou St. John Studio Apartments | $1,452 | $825 | $3,000 |
| Bayou St. John 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $725 | $9,434 |
| Bayou St. John 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Bayou St. John 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Bayou St. John 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $932 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 154 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bayou St. John Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Bayou St. John Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayou St. John area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. 1900 Esplanade Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Bayou St. John apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1i-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| STRAIGHT707 Toulouse St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| St. Michael | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Esplanade at City Park | CONTI | Studio,1BA | $1,177 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou St. John, LA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayou St. John area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1978 Hope St Model at 1978 Hope St, Unit 1980Hope Street in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Bayou St. John apartment is the 1980 Hope St Model at 1980 Hope St, Unit 1980 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayou St. John apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Hope St, Unit 1980Hope Street | 1978 Hope St | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1980 Hope St, Unit 1980 | 1980 Hope St | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1124 N Johnson St, Unit 1124 | 1124 N Johnson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Marrero Commons | 3 Bdrm Townhome, 1126 SqFt, Market, | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1908 | 1908 Esplanade Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 2330 Ursulines Ave, Unit Apt B | 2330 Ursulines Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 5430 Hawthorne Pl, Unit Apt C | 5430 Hawthorne Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 3820 3rd St, Unit 1B | 3820 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 3026 Short St, Unit C | 3026 Short St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayou St. John Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayou St. John?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayou St. John is under $1,177.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayou St. John?
The cheapest apartment in Bayou St. John is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in Bayou St. John costs $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayou St. John?
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 27 regular apartments in Bayou St. John 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 Bayou St. John?
Cheap apartments in Bayou St. John have an average cost of $307 which is $1,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou St. John.
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