Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plum Orchard Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Plum Orchard area of New Orleans.

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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

8019 Trapier AveNew 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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Cypress Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Parc

6857 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Lakewood Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Pointe

7001 Martin DrNew Orleans, LA 70126
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7700 Downman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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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 $685. Laguna Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Plum Orchard apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$754
Carmel BrookBasin1BR,1BA$814
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Siegel Select New OrleansStudioStudio,1BA$863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plum Orchard, LA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plum Orchard area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Walnut Square in the in the Lake Forest East neighborhood starting from $1,081. The second greatest value Plum Orchard apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Laguna Reserve starting at $754 with a $1.01 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$1.29
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Carmel Spring1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.28
Cove At NOLA (Patriot Cove)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Haltere at New Orleans1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Huntington ParkBelmont1BR,1BA$1.59
Carmel BrookBasin1BR,1BA$1.51
Siegel Select New OrleansStudio w/ kitchenStudio ,1BA$3.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plum Orchard, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #64

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Plum Orchard Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plum Orchard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Plum Orchard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plum Orchard is under $1,081.

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

The cheapest apartment in Plum Orchard is Laguna Creek which is listed at $685, 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 90 regular apartments in Plum Orchard 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 Plum Orchard?

Cheap apartments in Plum Orchard have an average cost of $874 which is $567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plum Orchard.

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