Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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The Saxony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Saxony

900 Bartholomew StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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639 Independence St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

639 Independence St

639 Independence StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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1001 Newton St
Studio Apartments

1001 Newton St

1001 Newton StNew Orleans, LA 70114
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St. Claude Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Claude Gardens

1302 Jourdan AveNew Orleans, LA 70117

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1601-09 Lesseps St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601-09 Lesseps St

1601-09 Lesseps StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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6022 N Derbigny St
3 Bedroom Apartments

6022 N Derbigny St

6022 N Derbigny StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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4520 N Rampart St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4520 N Rampart St

4520 N Rampart StNew Orleans, LA 70117

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912-926 Egania St
Studio Apartments

912-926 Egania St

912-926 Egania StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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4100 Royal St
Studio Apartments

4100 Royal St

4100 Royal StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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606 Egania St
Studio Apartments

606 Egania St

606 Egania StNew Orleans, LA 70117

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722-724 Louisa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

722-724 Louisa St

722-724 Louisa StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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618 Independence St
1 Bedroom Apartments

618 Independence St

618 Independence StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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Rising Sun Homes
Studio Apartments

Rising Sun Homes

1420 Charbonnet StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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Bywater Art Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bywater Art Lofts

3725 Dauphine StNew Orleans, LA 70117

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The Arabi Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arabi Townhomes

1205 Mehle StArabi, LA 70032
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Cheapest Available Lower Ninth Ward Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Retreat at Federal CityOne Bedroom - ADA (corner)1BR,1BA$1,236
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1,434

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Ninth Ward, LA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Ninth Ward area is the $1.30 price per square foot Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) Model at Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing in the in the Behrman neighborhood starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Lower Ninth Ward apartment is the 1225 Clouet St Model at 1225 Clouet St starting at $1,600 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Desire Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Ninth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
1225 Clouet St1225 Clouet St2BR,2BA$1.78
Riverside Retreat at Federal CityOne Bedroom - ADA (corner)1BR,1BA$1.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Ninth Ward Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Ninth Ward?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Ninth Ward is Riverside Retreat at Federal City which is listed at $1,236, while the average apartment in Lower Ninth Ward costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Ninth Ward?

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 5 regular apartments in Lower Ninth Ward 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 Lower Ninth Ward?

Cheap apartments in Lower Ninth Ward have an average cost of $882 which is $1,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Ninth Ward.

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