Belle Chasse

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Belle Chasse, LA

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Belle Chasse is a large neighborhood on the south bank of New Orleans, bordering the Mississippi River. Home to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, the neighborhood has a strong military presence. It is also home to the popular Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is adjacent to Belle Chasse on its southwest side.

Apartments in Belle Chasse are ideal for those wanting to be near the vibrant city of New Orleans, but still have a quieter place away from the tourists and excitement to call home. Belle Chasse residents can reach the legendary French Quarter in minutes, roughly 10 miles away. Other nearby locations include Tulane University, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (home of the NFL's New Orleans Saints), the Audubon Zoo, and Boomtown Casino.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Belle Chasse, LA is $1,442 for two bedrooms, and $1,820 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belle Chasse has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

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Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Belle Chasse Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

579 Students

10
out of 10

Belle Chasse Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

721 Students

7
out of 10

Belle Chasse Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

721 Students

7
out of 10

Belle Chasse High School

Public

Grades 9-12

959 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woodlands Conservancy
  • St. Bernard State Park
  • Louisiana Children's Museum
  • Entergy IMAX Theatre
  • Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

Airports

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.