
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $424 (112 Rentals)
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Marquis

1900 Esplanade Ave

1332 Frenchmen St

1022 N Broad St

1710 N Robertson St

2536 Conti St

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

419 S Lopez St

4721 Erato St
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209 N Bernadotte St

130 S Hennessey St

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600 Hagan Ave, Unit 600 Hagan Ave

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2704-2706 N Dorgenois St

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2404 A P Tureaud Ave

2616 Royal St

1729 Touro St

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1910 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1910 A

3401 Belfort Ave

1300 Gov Nicholls

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1013 Royal St
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2328 Gravier St

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2428-2430 Clover St

1521 N Dupre St, Unit 1519

4125 D'Hemecourt St

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1607 St Ann St.

2746 Gladiolus St

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4116 Cleveland Ave

1818 Allen St

1978 Hope St, Unit 1980Hope Street

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1980 Hope St, Unit 1980

2109 A P Tureaud Ave, Unit 2109

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2313 Dabadie St, Unit 2313 D'Abadie St

3318 Broadway St

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2330 Ursulines Ave, Unit Apt B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $1,298 | $825 | $3,000 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $725 | $3,002 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $950 | $4,886 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,100 | $4,300 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $932 | $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 Studio unit found at 1900 Esplanade Ave priced from $800. Elysian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Elysian Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| St. Michael | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, LA
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1978 Hope St Model at 1978 Hope St, Unit 1980Hope Street in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 1980 Hope St Model at 1980 Hope St, Unit 1980 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the City Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Hope St, Unit 1980Hope Street | 1978 Hope St | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1980 Hope St, Unit 1980 | 1980 Hope St | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1124 N Johnson St, Unit 1124 | 1124 N Johnson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Preserve | Residence K | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Marquis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1908 | 1908 Esplanade Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 2330 Ursulines Ave, Unit Apt B | 2330 Ursulines Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 5430 Hawthorne Pl, Unit Apt C | 5430 Hawthorne Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 2313 Dabadie St, Unit 2313 D'Abadie St | 2313 Dabadie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairgrounds?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairgrounds is at 1900 Esplanade Ave listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairgrounds Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairgrounds Apartment is $975 at Elysian Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairgrounds Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairgrounds is starting from $1,130 at Marquis.
What is the most affordable Fairgrounds Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairgrounds Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Esplanade at City Park and starts from $2,400.
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