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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 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $717. Esplanade at City Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Bayou St. John apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,055
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,273
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio C ADA *Call for Availability*Studio,1BA$1,275
1201 Canal Apartments2181BR,1BA$1,345
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,362

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

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayou St. John area is the $1.44 price per square foot 6 Fontainebleau Dr Model at 6 Fontainebleau Dr, Unit 6 Fontainebleau in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Bayou St. John apartment is the 320 S Dupre St Model at 320 S Dupre St, Unit 320 starting at $1,595 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Mid-City 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.
6 Fontainebleau Dr, Unit 6 Fontainebleau6 Fontainebleau Dr4BR,2BA$1.44
320 S Dupre St, Unit 320320 S Dupre St3BR,1BA$1.03
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.57
3029 Banks St3029 Banks St3BR,1BA$1.09
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
2017 Lowerline St, Unit 202172017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.41
1300 Treme St, Unit A1300 Treme St2BR,1BA$1.36
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
727 Ursulines Ave, Unit 6727 Ursulines AveStudio ,1BA$1.50
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bayou St. John, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Bayou St. John Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,362.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayou St. John?

The cheapest apartment in Bayou St. John is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Bayou St. John costs $11,970.

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 23 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 $437 which is $11,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou St. John.

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