Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plum Orchard Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $600 (38 Rentals)

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Chateau Lakeside
6 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Lakeside

7520 Hayne BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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The Donald
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Donald

6745 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127

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7122-7130 Crowder Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7122-7130 Crowder Blvd

7122-7130 Crowder BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70127
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St. James
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James

6235 Chef Menteur HwyNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza

7700 Read BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70127
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2 Ransom Dr
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2 Ransom Dr

2 Ransom DrNew Orleans, LA 70126
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The Cottage
Studio Apartments

The Cottage

6767 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Tara Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Estates

6867 Tara LnNew Orleans, LA 70127

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Huntington Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Park

7019 Crowder BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70127
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The Willows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows Apartments

7001 Lawrence RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

6001 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Canalside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canalside Apartments

8520-8522 Chef Menteur HwyNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Plaza Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Park Apartments

6711-6817 Tara LnNew Orleans, LA 70127
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7700 Downman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Cypress Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Parc

6857 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127
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4408 Congress Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4408 Congress Dr

4408 Congress DrNew Orleans, LA 70126
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4450 Gawain Dr
Studio Apartments

4450 Gawain Dr

4450 Gawain DrNew Orleans, LA 70127

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8620 Chef Menteur Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

8620 Chef Menteur Hwy

8620 Chef Menteur HwyNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Cindy Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cindy Towers

6700 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127

Plum Orchard, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plum Orchard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plum Orchard area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Laguna Creek priced from $740. Patriot Point of New Orleans has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $837. Here are the most affordable Plum Orchard apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Patriot Point of New Orleans1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$837
Willowbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Laguna Reserve2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$870
Walnut Square2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plum Orchard, LA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plum Orchard area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Walnut Square in the in the Lake Forest East neighborhood starting from $1,096. The second greatest value Plum Orchard apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Laguna Reserve starting at $790 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Lake Forest East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plum Orchard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Square2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Willowbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plum Orchard, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #70

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plum Orchard Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plum Orchard?

The cheapest apartment in Plum Orchard is Laguna Creek which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Plum Orchard costs $1,441.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plum Orchard?

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 3 regular apartments in Plum Orchard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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