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


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Plum Orchard, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plum Orchard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Plum Orchard Studio Apartments | $1,017 | $863 | $1,166 |
Plum Orchard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $891 | $685 | $970 |
Plum Orchard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $815 | $1,300 |
Plum Orchard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $1,000 | $1,550 |
Plum Orchard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $1,441 | $1,441 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Plum Orchard Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Laguna Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Laguna Reserve | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
Carmel Brook | Basin | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Siegel Select New Orleans | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Walnut Square | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Laguna Reserve | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Carmel Spring | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Cove At NOLA (Patriot Cove) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Haltere at New Orleans | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Laguna Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Huntington Park | Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Carmel Brook | Basin | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Siegel Select New Orleans | Studio w/ kitchen | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePlum Orchard, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #64
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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