Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou St. John Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (138 Rentals)

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property at 3219 Fern St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3219 Fern St

New OrleansLA70125
property at 925 Common St

$1,041 - $3,105

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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925 Common St

New OrleansLA70112

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property at 2523 Law St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2523 Law St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 824 Royal St

$1,100 - $3,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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824 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116
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1714 N Dorgenois St
$1,175
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1714 N Dorgenois St

1714 N Dorgenois StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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property at 1016 Canal St

$1,142 - $1,198

Studio Rentals

Available Apr 25

1016 Canal St

New OrleansLA70112

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Bayou St. John, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1g-tc301BR,1BA$427
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
MarquisC13BR,2BA$841
Elysian ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$975
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,032
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou St. John, LA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayou St. John area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3314 Touro St Model at 3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Bayou St. John apartment is the 1127 S Dupre St Model at 1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment starting at $995 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayou St. John apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro3314 Touro St2BR,1BA$0.71
1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment1127 S Dupre St1BR,1BA$0.66
3000 Saint Roch Ave3000 Saint Roch Ave3BR,2BA$1.30
1714 N Dorgenois St1714 N Dorgenois St2BR,1BA$0.84
The Strand Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.50
2017 Lowerline St2017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.21
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
The Crescent ClubResidence F1BR,1BA$1.51
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.43

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Bayou St. John, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Louisiana and customized analysis for Central New Orleans, LA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,125.

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 $11,635.

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 66 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 $436 which is $11,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou St. John.

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