
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Ninth Ward area of New Orleans.


3145 Laussat Pl

1234 Congress St

1908-1910 Desire St

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly
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1505 Clouet St

640 Desire St
Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Ninth Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Ninth Ward Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
Lower Ninth Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $835 | $2,000 |
Lower Ninth Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $994 | $3,000 |
Lower Ninth Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,095 | $2,000 |
Lower Ninth Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Lower Ninth Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Ninth Ward area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) priced from $835. Riverside Retreat at Federal City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,236. Here are the most affordable Lower Ninth Ward apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Riverside Retreat at Federal City | One Bedroom - ADA (middle) | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1,434 |
National Rice Mill Lofts | 113 | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Ninth Ward, LA
As of June 02, 2025 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 Old Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Lower Ninth Ward apartment is the Magnolia Model at Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly starting at $1,362 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Ninth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
National Rice Mill Lofts | 113 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Riverside Retreat at Federal City | One Bedroom - ADA (corner) | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
1639 Alvar St, Unit 1 | 1639 Alvar St | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #77
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Ninth Ward Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Ninth Ward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Ninth Ward Apartment is $835 at Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Ninth Ward Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Ninth Ward is starting from $1,362 at Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly.
What is the most affordable Lower Ninth Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lower Ninth Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing and starts from $1,836.
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