Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (26 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Fairgrounds area of New Orleans.

610 Barracks St

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Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

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Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $950 | $2,630 |
Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $995 | $3,326 |
Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,200 | $4,752 |
Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $1,200 | $4,500 |
Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $894 | $2,545 |
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of New Orleans, LA is a 3 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $802. 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 Fairgrounds apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marquis | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $802 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
The Preserve | Residence C | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
2424 TULANE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
1201 Canal Apartments | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, LA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1131 Touro St Model at 1131 Touro St, Unit 1131 Touro St in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 4005 Franklin Ave Model at 4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave starting at $1,500 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Lake Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1131 Touro St, Unit 1131 Touro St | 1131 Touro St | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave | 4005 Franklin Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
416 S Scott St, Unit 101 | 416 S Scott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
3028 Saint Philip St, Unit 3028 St. Philip | 3028 Saint Philip St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
1018 Governor Nicholls St, Unit 1018 | 1018 Governor Nicholls St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Marquis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B | 2003 Franklin Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
2549 Saint Peter St, Unit 2551 | 2549 Saint Peter St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairgrounds, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #34
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Fairgrounds Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 14 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $773 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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