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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious closets
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Intrusion alarms
  • Washer/dryers
  • Sunrooms
  • Quaint apartment community

Location

4835 Hearst Street, Metairie, Louisiana 70001, United States
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Lost Bayou

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(504) 336-6159

Property Overview

Lost Bayou achieves a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its competitive price and excellent amenities, both rated at 9 out of 10. The property features fully equipped kitchens, spacious closets, and security measures like intrusion alarms, enhancing its appeal. Conveniently located near grocery stores and pet-related services, it provides a community feel while maintaining transparency and trustworthiness, indicated by a 7 out of 10 trustworthiness rating.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Lost Bayou is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lost Bayou has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

SAStudio1 bath415 sqft$895–$1,370 /mo1 unit available
1x1A1 bed1 bath510 sqft$900–$1,565 /mo5 units available
1x1G1 bed1 bath606 sqft$930–$1,395 /mo1 unit available
1x1B1 bed1 bath534 sqft$1,095–$1,640 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Lost Bayou

Apartment Amenities

CarpetPaid Electricity
Upgrade UnitUtilities Included
Vinyl Throughout

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Lost Bayou

HomeApartments in Metairie Lost Bayou

Lost Bayou is a small, quaint apartment community just minutes from New Orleans. Offering studio and one-bedroom apartments that feature intrusion alarms, spacious closets, fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, sunrooms with wood-tone flooring, and wall-to-wall plush carpeting. Additionally, some of our apartment homes will also offer all utilities paid for your convenience. Our glimmering pool is a tranquil place for you to relax and unwind. Nestled within our lavishly landscaped grounds, the tropical setting is waiting for you to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in our apartments. Ample off-street parking is available and our maintenance assistance is just a phone call away. If you are looking for an apartment for rent in Metairie, our location is one of the best in town. Just minutes from Interstate 10, you can be in downtown New Orleans in no time. Numerous restaurants, groceries, schools, Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, and the Clearview Mall are all located within minutes of your doorstep. Please feel free to stop by and see this charming little community for yourself. You'll be happy you did. Pet Policy: 1 Pet (less than 20 pounds full grown); 2 Pets (Maximum total weight, of both pets combined, 40 pounds full grown). For fees and a list of restricted breeds, see our website.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Lost Bayou is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lost Bayou has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Lost Bayou
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Lost Bayou stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Lost Bayou goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Lost Bayou receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lost Bayou is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Lost Bayou does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Lost Bayou provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Lost Bayou is great for:

Pet owners

  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

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 Lost Bayou compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Metairie

Studio apartments at Lost Bayou cost about 3% more than the average rent price for studios in Metairie.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% lower than 1-bedrooms in Metairie.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Metairie
A table of studio rental data trends in Metairie
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$900
March 2024$870
April 2024$950
May 2024$950
June 2024$1,174
July 2024$1,544
August 2024$950
November 2024$1,100
December 2024$1,091
January 2025$1,459
February 2025$989
March 2025$892
April 2025$891
May 2025$874
June 2025$852
July 2025$885
August 2025$883
September 2025$856
October 2025$871
November 2025$854

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $895.
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Schools near Lost Bayou

Phoebe Hearst School

5208 wabash st

metairie, LA, 70001

PK, K-5Public
C+

Frederick Douglass Community School

1400 huey p. long avenue

gretna, LA, 70053

3-8Public
C
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Metairie near 4835 Hearst Street

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

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 4835 Hearst Street, Metairie

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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