Cheap Homes for Rent in Bayou St. John Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (39 Rentals)

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6220 Mc Kenna St

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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 $1,050. 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$1,050
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,184
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

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

As of June 21, 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 227 S Gayoso St Model at 227 S Gayoso St, Unit 227 starting at $2,650 with a $1.47 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
227 S Gayoso St, Unit 227227 S Gayoso St3BR,2BA$1.47
320 S Dupre St, Unit 320320 S Dupre St3BR,1BA$1.03
2717 Annette St, Unit 2719 Annette2717 Annette St4BR,2BA$1.43
3029 Banks St3029 Banks St3BR,1BA$1.09
1300 Treme St, Unit A1300 Treme St2BR,1BA$1.36
2017 Lowerline St, Unit 202172017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.41
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41
1138 S Salcedo St, Unit 2B1138 S Salcedo St2BR,1BA$1.47

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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 486 Apartments for Rent in Bayou St. John, LA with pricing that ranges from $717 to $12,182. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bayou St. John ranging from $850 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 $850 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,917.

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 $900 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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