
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bywater Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (37 Rentals)
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Arts Senior Apartments

1105 Odeon St

1000 Newton St

1024 Tupelo St

2363 N Robertson St, Unit 2363

1502 Piety St, Unit 1502

1620 Pauger St

1113 Leboeuf St
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807 Bourbon St

Marais Street Apartments

824 Royal St

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

2317 N Rampart St

1265 ESPLANADE St

Riverside Retreat at Federal City

514 Madison St

508 Madison St
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The Woodward Lofts

1720 Independence St

2255 N Miro St, Unit 2255 N Miro

3327 Elysian Fields Ave

508 Chartres St

508 Chartres St

1013 Louisa St

1909 Port St

2130 Feliciana St
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1265 Esplanade Ave

2548 Myrtle St

2317 N Rampart St

Aloysius Apartments

1306 Deslonde St

2328 Desire St

2418-2418 Annette St

6225 Urquhart Street, LLC

Sacred Heart at St Bernard
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722-724 Louisa St
Bywater, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bywater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywater Studio Apartments | $1,310 | $246 | $3,134 |
| Bywater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $427 | $5,149 |
| Bywater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $850 | $9,339 |
| Bywater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,490 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Bywater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,357 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bywater Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Bywater Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bywater area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $875. Marais Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Bywater apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Riverside Retreat at Federal City | One Bedroom - ADA (corner) | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
| The Woodward Lofts | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1,434 |
| DH Holmes Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,474 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bywater, LA
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bywater area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment Model at The Annex Luxury Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Bywater apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 323 Morgan St starting at $3,200 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bywater apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annex Luxury Apartments | Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.78 |
| 323 Morgan St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1225 Clouet St | 1225 Clouet St | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 2363 N Robertson St, Unit 2363 | 2363 N Robertson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 1502 Piety St, Unit 1502 | 1502 Piety St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 2255 N Miro St, Unit 2255 N Miro | 2255 N Miro St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 3404 Dauphine St, Unit Upper Balcony | 3404 Dauphine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Riverside Retreat at Federal City | One Bedroom - ADA (corner) | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bywater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bywater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bywater is under $1,474.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bywater?
The cheapest apartment in Bywater is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Bywater costs $2,854.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bywater?
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 18 regular apartments in Bywater 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 Bywater?
Cheap apartments in Bywater have an average cost of $363 which is $2,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bywater.
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