
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pelican, LA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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500 North

The Marq

Ashford Park - Bedford Park

River Oaks Apartments

Colony Square

Cedar Creek Village

The Encore on Kingston
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Castlewood Apartments

Southwood Village

Aspen Apartments

Millicent Crossing

The Melrose Apartments

Raintree

Seasons Apartments

Orleans Square
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Laurel Parc

ReNew Towne Oaks

409 Nacogdoches St

The Arbors

Bayou Pointe Subdivision

3051 Amherst St

1726 Malcolm St

622 W 75th St
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530 E 81st St

2113 Meadowview Cir

6637 Burke St

3730 Fairfield Ave

144 Blvd

7913 Woodfield Dr

941 Windsor Dr

3940 Wallace Ave
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Pelican, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pelican?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Studio Apartments | $725 | $725 | $725 |
| Pelican 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $608 | $2,165 |
| Pelican 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $680 | $2,295 |
| Pelican 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $899 | $2,399 |
| Pelican 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,116 | $1,045 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Pelican Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pelican, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Marq in the Southwood neighborhood priced from $710. Colony Square in the Southwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pelican apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marq | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Colony Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| River Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Cedar Creek Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Encore on Kingston | 1/1 645 SF | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Castlewood Apartments | 1 Bd 1 Ba A1 | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Aspen Apartments | 1/1 719 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Millicent Crossing | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| The Melrose Apartments | 1 Bedroom|1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Seasons Apartments | 1/1 663 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican, LA and Nearby
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pelican area is the $1.18 price per square foot B3 Model at Residences of SpringRidge in the in the Southwood neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Pelican apartment is the B1 Model at Southwood Village starting at $1,185 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Southwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pelican apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences of SpringRidge | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Southwood Village | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Colony Square | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Cedar Creek Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Aspen Apartments | 1/1 719 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Millicent Crossing | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Melrose Apartments | 1 Bedroom|1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Marq | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Encore on Kingston | 1/1 645 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Castlewood Apartments | 1 Bd 1 Ba A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pelican Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pelican Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pelican Apartment is $710 at The Marq.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pelican Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pelican is starting from $820 at The Marq.
What is the most affordable Pelican Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pelican Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Encore on Kingston and starts from $1,075.
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