Cheap Homes for Rent in Bayou St. John Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $700 (55 Rentals)

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property at 1526 Spain St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1526 Spain St, Unit B

1526 Spain St
New OrleansLA70117
property at 3219 Fern St

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3219 Fern St

New OrleansLA70125

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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 708 Orleans St

$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Orleans St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 844 Roosevelt Pl

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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844 Roosevelt Pl

New OrleansLA70119
property at 2215 N Galvez St

$1,232

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$1,232

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$1,232

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2215 N Galvez St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 2823 Maurepas St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2823 Maurepas St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 1353 Annette St

$1,276

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1353 Annette St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 7726 S Claiborne Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7726 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70125
property at 2435 George Nick Connor Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2435 George Nick Connor Dr

New OrleansLA70119
property at 5643 Charles Pl

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5643 Charles Pl

New OrleansLA70124
property at 2839 Maurepas St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2839 Maurepas St

New OrleansLA70119

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property at 2025 Lowerline St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2025 Lowerline St

New OrleansLA70118

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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
Marrero Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
Elysian ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$975
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,053
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Esplanade at City ParkBIENVILLE1BR,1BA$1,149
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200

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

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayou St. John area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Pythian Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,062. The second greatest value Bayou St. John apartment is the 3314 Touro St Model at 3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro starting at $1,200 with a $0.71 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.
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro3314 Touro St2BR,1BA$0.71
8537 Forshey St, Unit 85398537 Forshey St3BR,2BA$1.20
3000 Saint Roch Ave3000 Saint Roch Ave3BR,2BA$1.30
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
4224 Walmsley Ave, Unit Apt B4224 Walmsley Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
2922 Gravier St2 Bed 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.58
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.43

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

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 497 Apartments for Rent in Bayou St. John, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $15,000. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bayou St. John ranging from $788 to $8,000.

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 $788 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,449.

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 $1,242 to $4,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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