Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (40 Rentals)

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$900 - $1,065

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1620 Pauger St

New OrleansLA70116

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Sacred Heart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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St. Peter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Peter Apartments

2630 St Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Fountainbleau
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainbleau

4040 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts

635 N Scott StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Palmetto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Apartments

3980 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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2900-2902 Aubry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2900-2902 Aubry St

2900-2902 Aubry StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at 1900 Esplanade Ave priced from $800. Marquis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $833. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
MarquisC13BR,2BA$833
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,075
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
1201 Canal Apartments3241BR,1BA$1,295
5010 Bienville St - WATER INCLUDEDSpacious 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, LA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.93 price per square foot 1813 Miro N St Model at 1813 Miro N St, Unit 1813 in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 3927 Baudin St Model at 3927 Baudin St, Unit A starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Mid-City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1813 Miro N St, Unit 18131813 Miro N St2BR,1BA$0.93
3927 Baudin St, Unit A3927 Baudin St3BR,2BA$1.17
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
4411 Cleveland Ave, Unit 44114411 Cleveland Ave3BR,2BA$1.45
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
2135 Mirabeau Ave, Unit HUGE 1BDR ALL UTILITIES2135 Mirabeau Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
5010 Bienville St - WATER INCLUDEDSpacious 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
2454 N Derbigny St, Unit 2454 N. Derbigny2454 N Derbigny St3BR,1BA$1.56
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit A2003 Franklin Avenue2BR,1BA$1.39
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for New Orleans, Louisiana. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,299.

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 $7,014.

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 43 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 $383 which is $6,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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