Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zion City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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property at 3219 Fern St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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3219 Fern St

New OrleansLA70125
property at 8812 Oleander St

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8812 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
$1,350 - $1,900
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$1,350 - $1,900

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

1315 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70125
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property at 2615 S Johnson St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2615 S Johnson St

New OrleansLA70125
property at 8925 Colapissa St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8925 Colapissa St

New OrleansLA70118
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Sacred Heart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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The Meridian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian

750 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Fountainbleau
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainbleau

4040 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Palmetto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Apartments

3980 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118

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Cypress Manor II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Manor II

3613 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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4223 S Carrollton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4223 S Carrollton Ave

4223 S Carrollton AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Pine Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Street

3000 Pine StNew Orleans, LA 70125
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St. Michael
Studio Apartments

St. Michael

3433 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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property at 7726 S Claiborne Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7726 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70125

Zion City, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Zion City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zion City area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at St. Michael priced from $1,079. Marrero Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,273. Here are the most affordable Zion City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,273
2922 Gravier St2 Bed 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,350
The Crescent ClubResidence A1BR,1BA$1,396
MarquisA11BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zion City, LA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zion City area is the $1.20 price per square foot 8537 Forshey St Model at 8537 Forshey St, Unit 8539 in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Zion City apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Marrero Commons Apartments starting at $2,337 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zion City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8537 Forshey St, Unit 85398537 Forshey St3BR,2BA$1.20
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.63
2017 Lowerline St2017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.21
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
7704 Spruce Street, Unit 7704 Spruce Upper Unit7704 Spruce Street2BR,1BA$1.65
4224 Walmsley Ave, Unit Apt B4224 Walmsley Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
3100 Banks St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
MarquisA11BR,1BA$1.69
2922 Gravier St2 Bed 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.58
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Zion City, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #48

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zion City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zion City?

The cheapest apartment in Zion City is Blue Plate Artist Lofts which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Zion City costs $2,441.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zion City?

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 4 regular apartments in Zion City 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 Zion City?

Cheap apartments in Zion City have an average cost of $540 which is $1,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zion City.

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