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4542 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA|Plum Orchard
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| Architecture Style: Ranch | Five Rooms |
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About 4542 Lafon Dr
Property Status: Active Great 2 bedroom, 1 bath front unit waiting for you to check out! Office Phone: (504) 352-6063 Copyright © 2026 New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 4542 Lafon Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Plum Orchard |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 70126 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Plum Orchard
2-bedroom apartments at 4542 Lafon Dr cost about 23% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New Orleans.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Plum Orchard
New Orleans
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,733 |
| September 2024 | $1,750 |
| October 2024 | $1,756 |
| November 2024 | $1,730 |
| December 2024 | $1,742 |
| January 2025 | $1,749 |
| February 2025 | $1,812 |
| March 2025 | $1,830 |
| April 2025 | $1,870 |
| May 2025 | $1,850 |
| June 2025 | $1,800 |
| July 2025 | $1,799 |
| August 2025 | $1,785 |
| September 2025 | $1,800 |
| October 2025 | $1,785 |
| November 2025 | $1,697 |
| December 2025 | $1,698 |
| January 2026 | $1,697 |
| February 2026 | $1,716 |
| March 2026 | $1,674 |
| April 2026 | $1,649 |
| May 2026 | $1,634 |
| June 2026 | $1,650 |
| July 2026 | $1,650 |
| August 2026 | $1,650 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,200 |
| May 2026 | $1,175 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 4542 Lafon Dr
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
4004 paris rd
chalmette, LA, 70043
PK, K-5Public
B
Travis Hill School
1100 milton st
new orleans, LA, 70122
3-12Public
Ruppel Academie Francaise
815 huey p long ave
gretna, LA, 70053
PK, K-6Public
A
Belle Chasse Primary School
601 f edward hebert blvd
belle chasse, LA, 70037
PK, K-1Public
Riverside Alternative High School
3225 river rd
bridge city, LA, 70094
1-12Public
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Neighborhood
Plum Orchard | New Orleans, LA
Getting around New Orleans near 4542 Lafon Dr
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 4542 Lafon Dr, New Orleans
Groceries
2/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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