Cheap Homes for Rent in the Bayou St. John Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $797 (78 Rentals)

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property at 209 N Bernadotte St
$995

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209 N Bernadotte St

New OrleansLA70119
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property at 4232 Ulloa St
$1,075

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Total Monthly Price$1,075
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4232 Ulloa St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 5504 Canal Blvd
$1,100

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5504 Canal Blvd, Unit B

5504 Canal Blvd
New OrleansLA70124
property at 1826 Moss St
$1,175

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Total Monthly Price$1,175
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1826 Moss St, Unit B

1826 Moss St
New OrleansLA70119
property at 3401 Belfort Ave
$1,200 - $1,300

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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3401 Belfort Ave

New OrleansLA70119
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property at 921 N Miro St
$1,275

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Total Monthly Price$1,275
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921 N Miro St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 921 N Miro St
$1,275

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921 N Miro St

New OrleansLA70119

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property at 1708 S Lopez St
$1,300

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Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1708 S Lopez St

New OrleansLA70125

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property at 2829 Pauger St
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2829 Pauger St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 323 S Scott St
$1,350

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Total Monthly Price$1,350
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323 S Scott St, Unit D

323 S Scott St
New OrleansLA70119
property at 2510 St Anthony St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2510 St Anthony St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 4148 D'Hemecourt St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
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4148 D'Hemecourt St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 2514 St Anthony St
$1,400

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Total Monthly Price$1,400
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2514 St Anthony St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 3321 Republic St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3321 Republic St

New OrleansLA70122

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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-c1i-tc301BR,1BA$427
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
STRAIGHT707 Toulouse St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,053
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,110
Esplanade at City ParkCONTIStudio,1BA$1,177

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

As of September 06, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1978 Hope St, Unit 1980Hope Street1978 Hope St3BR,1BA$0.87
1980 Hope St, Unit 19801980 Hope St3BR,1BA$0.87
1124 N Johnson St, Unit 11241124 N Johnson St2BR,2BA$1.20
Marrero Commons3 Bdrm Townhome, 1126 SqFt, Market,3BR,1.5BA$1.39
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 19081908 Esplanade Ave2BR,2BA$1.58
2330 Ursulines Ave, Unit Apt B2330 Ursulines Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.50
5430 Hawthorne Pl, Unit Apt C5430 Hawthorne Pl1BR,1BA$1.44
3820 3rd St, Unit 1B3820 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.43
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.21

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Bayou St. John, New Orleans, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou St. John

What type of rentals are currently available in Bayou St. John?

There are currently 522 Apartments for Rent in Bayou St. John, LA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $23,783. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bayou St. John ranging from $797 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bayou St. John?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bayou St. John ranges from $797 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,735.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bayou St. John?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bayou St. John range from $1,100 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $932.

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