
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Terrace Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (15 Rentals)
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Lake Villa
Lake Terrace, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,178 | $824 | $1,356 |
Lake Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $1,017 | $2,340 |
Lake Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $1,200 | $3,000 |
Lake Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $1,510 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Lake Terrace Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Lake Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Terrace area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Lake Villa priced from $824. 6564 Fleur De Lis Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Lake Terrace apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lake Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
6564 Fleur De Lis Dr | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
Sailboat Bay | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Terrace, LA
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Terrace area is the $1.22 price per square foot Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at Wilshire Heights in the in the Lake Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Lake Terrace apartment is the The Shell Model at Marina Vista Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wilshire Heights | Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Marina Vista Apartments | The Shell | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Chateau Lake Terrace | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Lumina | Carina | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
6564 Fleur De Lis Dr | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
American Can Apartments | 1AA | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Sailboat Bay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
Esplanade at City Park | CONTI | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
Lake Villa | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Terrace is under $1,870.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Terrace is 6564 Fleur De Lis Dr which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Lake Terrace costs $1,829.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Terrace?
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 1 regular apartments in Lake Terrace 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 Lake Terrace?
Cheap apartments in Lake Terrace have an average cost of $279 which is $1,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Terrace.
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