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4542 Lafon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA|Plum Orchard
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Amenities for 4542 Lafon Dr, Plum Orchard
Features
| Central Air |
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| Exterior Type: Brick | Laundry Room |
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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 ROAM MLS. 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 0.5 miles away
- Public transit nearby
- Only 1.0 miles from transit
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $200 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.8 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 4.6 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Plum Orchard |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 70126 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Plum Orchard
2-bedroom apartments at 4542 Lafon Dr cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New Orleans.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Plum Orchard
New Orleans
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,737 |
| 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 | $1,615 |
| September 2026 | $1,637 |
| October 2026 | $1,606 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,200 |
| May 2026 | $1,175 |
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Can I afford to live at 4542 Lafon Dr?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$56,000/yr
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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
Neighborhood
Plum Orchard | New Orleans, LA
Getting around New Orleans near 4542 Lafon Dr
Walking
1/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
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
2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4542 Lafon Dr, New Orleans
Groceries
5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
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
4/10
Some bars within a short drive
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