Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (72 Rentals)

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property at 3219 Fern St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3219 Fern St

New OrleansLA70125

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property at 2523 Law St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2523 Law St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 807 Bourbon St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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807 Bourbon St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 824 Royal St

$1,100 - $3,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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824 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 2537 Jasmine St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Jasmine St

New OrleansLA70122
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
$1,350 - $1,900
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$1,350 - $1,900
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

1315 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70125
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property at 5643 Charles Pl

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5643 Charles Pl

New OrleansLA70124
property at 3622 Buchanan St

$1,400

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$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

3622 Buchanan St

New OrleansLA70122

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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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The Meridian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

750 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Fountainbleau
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainbleau

4040 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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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
property at 2507 Jonquil St

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2507 Jonquil St

New OrleansLA70122

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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 1 Bed unit found at Arts Senior Apartments priced from $788. 1900 Esplanade Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arts Senior Apartments1a1t1BR,1BA$788
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Elysian ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$975
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,199
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
2922 Gravier St2 Bed 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, LA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3314 Touro St Model at 3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 3000 Saint Roch Ave Model at 3000 Saint Roch Ave starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 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.
3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro3314 Touro St2BR,1BA$0.71
3000 Saint Roch Ave3000 Saint Roch Ave3BR,2BA$1.30
2680 Myrtle St2680 Myrtle St3BR,3BA$1.44
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
2549 Saint Peter St, Unit 25512549 Saint Peter St2BR,1BA$1.78
MarquisA11BR,1BA$1.69
2922 Gravier St2 Bed 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.58
Arts Senior Apartments1a1t1BR,1BA$1.21
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio ,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 $788 at Arts Senior 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 $1,300 at 2922 Gravier St.

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 $2,300.

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