Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Forest Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $600 (22 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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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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Plaza Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Park Apartments

6711-6817 Tara LnNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Cypress Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Parc

6857 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Cindy Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cindy Towers

6700 Cindy PlNew Orleans, LA 70127

Cheapest Available West Lake Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lake Forest area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Azalea Belle priced from $740. Riviere Royale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable West Lake Forest apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azalea Belle1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Riviere Royale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Walnut Square2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake Forest, LA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lake Forest area is the $1.19 price per square foot 8802 Morrison Rd Model at 8802 Morrison Rd, Unit 8802 in the in the Lake Forest East neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value West Lake Forest apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Walnut Square starting at $1,096 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Lake Forest East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8802 Morrison Rd, Unit 88028802 Morrison Rd2BR,1BA$1.19
Walnut Square2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Riviere RoyaleA1 MOD1BR,1BA$1.11
Azalea Belle1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lake Forest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lake Forest?

The cheapest apartment in West Lake Forest is Azalea Belle which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in West Lake Forest costs $1,441.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lake Forest?

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 2 regular apartments in West Lake Forest 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 West Lake Forest?

Cheap apartments in West Lake Forest have an average cost of $865 which is $576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake Forest.

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