Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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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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property at 1703 Clouet St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1703 Clouet St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 844 Lebeau St

$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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844 Lebeau St

ArabiLA70032

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property at 7612 W Judge Perez Dr

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7612 W Judge Perez Dr, Unit A, Unit A

7612 W Judge Perez Dr
ArabiLA70032

Cheapest Available Lower Ninth Ward Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Retreat at Federal CityOne Bedroom1BR,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 April 27, 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 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
3404 Dauphine St3404 Dauphine StStudio ,1BA$2.46

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 1 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 $435 which is $1,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Ninth Ward.

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