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Highlights
- Quiet setting
- Spacious bedroom
- Comfortable living area
Location
196 Louisiana St, Westwego, LA 70094, USA
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Property Overview
196 Louisiana Street offers a quiet setting with a spacious bedroom and comfortable living area, supported by strong amenities and a highly convenient location. With an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4/10, including perfect scores for price and value per square foot, it delivers exceptional value for money. Detailed, transparent listing information and proximity to a top-rated middle school further enhance its appeal for renters seeking quality and convenience.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
- More space
Floor plans
| 196 Louisiana Street - A | 1 bed | 1 bath | 1,000 sqft | $850 /mo | Welcome to 196 Louisiana St, a 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home located in the heart of Westwego. This cozy property offers a functional layout with a comfortable living area and a spacious bedroom. While some features are more old school in style, the home has been well maintained and provides a clean, affordable option for those seeking a simple and practical living space. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and room for dining, while the full bathroom provides all the essentials for everyday convenience. The property includes a small yard area that adds outdoor space for relaxing or light gardening. Located just off River Road, this home provides quick access to local shops, restaurants, and daily necessities, as well as an easy commute to surrounding areas. With its manageable size and quiet setting, 196 Louisiana St offers comfortable living at an affordable rate. |
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About 196 Louisiana Street
Welcome to 196 Louisiana St, a 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home located in the heart of Westwego. This cozy property offers a functional layout with a comfortable living area and a spacious bedroom. While some features are more old school in style, the home has been well maintained and provides a clean, affordable option for those seeking a simple and practical living space. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and room for dining, while the full bathroom provides all the essentials for everyday convenience. The property includes a small yard area that adds outdoor space for relaxing or light gardening. Located just off River Road, this home provides quick access to local shops, restaurants, and daily necessities, as well as an easy commute to surrounding areas. With its manageable size and quiet setting, 196 Louisiana St offers comfortable living at an affordable rate.
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.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 196 Louisiana Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 196 Louisiana Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A 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.
196 Louisiana Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 196 Louisiana Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
196 Louisiana Street 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 196 Louisiana Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
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 196 Louisiana Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Rent trends in Westwego
1-bedroom apartments at 196 Louisiana Street cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Westwego.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Westwego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $883 |
| June 2026 | $925 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 196 Louisiana Street
Isaac G. Joseph Elementary School
537 ave d
westwego, LA, 70094
PK, K-5Public
C+
Riverside Alternative High School
3225 river rd
bridge city, LA, 70094
1-12Public
Frederick Douglass Community School
1400 huey p. long avenue
gretna, LA, 70053
3-8Public
C
Ruppel Academie Francaise
815 huey p long ave
gretna, LA, 70053
PK, K-6Public
A
Ralph J Bunche Elementary
8101 simon st
metairie, LA, 70003
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Getting around Westwego near 196 Louisiana St
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 196 Louisiana St, Westwego
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Piggly Wiggly
909 Westbank Expy
Maya's Grocery & Deli
1498 Fourth St
Riverside Food Distributors Inc
7251 River Rd
Winn-Dixie
5400 Tchoupitoulas St
Whole Foods Market
5600 Magazine St
Family Dollar
1 Westbank Expy
Milano Men's Wear
8998 Westbank Expy
Jas Stylish Handbags LLC
1091 Avenue H
Nola Re-Deux Thrift LLC
1091 Avenue H
It's Fashion
1040 Westbank Expy
PJ's Coffee
7335 Westbank Expy
Starbucks
6001 Magazine St
Main Squeeze Juice Company Franchise LLC
5521 Tchoupitoulas St
Main Squeeze Juice Co
5808 Magazine St
District Donut & Coffee Bar
5637 Magazine St
Mug Shots Westwego LLC
321 Laroussini St
Mona Lisa Lounge
439 Laroussini St
Westbank Casino
9800 Westbank Expy
Pier 90 Marina
10093 Highway 90
Daiquiri Shoppe
7115 Westbank Expy
Cowboy Business Shrimp Co LLC
562 Avenue A
Amy's Seafood
100 Westbank Expy
April's Seafood
100 Westbank Expy
Jerri's Seafood
100 Westbank Expy
Market Wego
100 Westbank Expy
Westwego Park
Honor Square
Louis H Marrero Park
Park
Bayou Segnette State Park
Michelle's crab shack
100 Westbank Expy
Wade's Seafood Shack
100 Westbank Expy
Sweet Generations
978 Avenue B
Waffle House
940 Wayne Ave
Mona Lisa Lounge
439 Laroussini St
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