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

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Cheap Apartments in the Fairgrounds area of New Orleans.

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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 2 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisC13BR,2BA$802
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,150
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,301
The PreserveResidence C1BR,1BA$1,305
2424 TULANEA11BR,1BA$1,361
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,362
1201 Canal Apartments5041BR,1BA$1,395
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1131 Touro St, Unit 1131 Touro St1131 Touro St2BR,2BA$1.11
4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave4005 Franklin Ave2BR,2BA$0.86
416 S Scott St, Unit 101416 S Scott St2BR,1BA$1.27
3028 Saint Philip St, Unit 3028 St. Philip3028 Saint Philip St2BR,1BA$1.60
1018 Governor Nicholls St, Unit 10181018 Governor Nicholls St2BR,1BA$1.63
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.23
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B2003 Franklin Avenue2BR,1BA$1.21
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41
2549 Saint Peter St, Unit 25512549 Saint Peter St2BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #34

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA 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

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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