
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Bernard Area New Orleans, LA from $400 (17 Rentals)
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1900 Esplanade Ave

2424 Lapeyrouse St, Unit A

Chateau Lake Terrace

3027 Allen St
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4223 S Carrollton Ave

4221 Palmyra St

Esplanade at City Park

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130 S Hennessey St
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St Bernard Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Bernard Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Area Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $267 | $1,637 |
| St Bernard Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $788 | $2,172 |
| St Bernard Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $975 | $5,546 |
| St Bernard Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $1,400 | $3,650 |
| St Bernard Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,549 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the St Bernard Area Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available St Bernard Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Bernard Area area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at 1900 Esplanade Ave priced from $800. Esplanade at City Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable St Bernard Area apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| 5010 Bienville St - WATER INCLUDED | Spacious 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Chateau Lake Terrace | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1,373 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Bernard Area, LA
As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Bernard Area area is the $0.88 price per square foot 7010 Milne Blvd Model at 7010 Milne Blvd, Unit 7010 in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value St Bernard Area apartment is the 3927 Baudin St Model at 3927 Baudin St, Unit A starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Mid-City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Bernard Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7010 Milne Blvd, Unit 7010 | 7010 Milne Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 3927 Baudin St, Unit A | 3927 Baudin St | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 4411 Cleveland Ave, Unit 4411 | 4411 Cleveland Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 4516 Banks St, Unit Lower unit | 4516 Banks St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 2135 Mirabeau Ave, Unit HUGE 1BDR ALL UTILITIES | 2135 Mirabeau Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 5010 Bienville St - WATER INCLUDED | Spacious 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 2454 N Derbigny St, Unit 2454 N. Derbigny | 2454 N Derbigny St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Chateau Lake Terrace | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit A | 2003 Franklin Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSt Bernard Area, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #27
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the St Bernard Area Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 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 St Bernard Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Bernard Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Bernard Area is under $1,373.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Bernard Area?
The cheapest apartment in St Bernard Area is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in St Bernard Area costs $6,616.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Bernard Area?
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 7 regular apartments in St Bernard Area 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 St Bernard Area?
Cheap apartments in St Bernard Area have an average cost of $180 which is $6,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Bernard Area.
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