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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious closets
  • Gated community
  • Plush carpeting
  • Washers and dryers
  • Sunrooms
  • Small community

Location

4859 W Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA 70001, USA
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Lemon Tree

Leasing office

(504) 800-8362

Property Overview

Lemon Tree offers strong overall value with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, a standout price score, and a solid mix of amenities, location convenience, and trustworthiness. Its gated community setting, spacious closets, sunrooms, plush carpeting, washers and dryers, and small-community feel are complemented by nearby pet services and useful property photos, while grocery access and a nearby elementary school add to its practical appeal.

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, Lemon Tree is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lemon Tree 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
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  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1x11 bed1 bath590 sqft$915–$1,435 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Lemon Tree

Apartment Amenities

CarpetUpgrade Unit

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

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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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Units12
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About Lemon Tree

HomeApartments in Metairie Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree is a lovely gated apartment community that is lushly landscaped, has a mail center and provides you with free off street parking. Lemon Tree is located off West Napoleon Ave. You'll find you are in the hub of great restaurants, shopping, grocers, schools and more, not to mention only minutes from downtown New Orleans. Lemon Tree is a small community with only 12 apartments in Metairie, LA. Featuring one and two bedroom apartments for rent. A fully appointed electric kitchen, sunrooms, spacious closets, plush carpeting, and washers and dryers are just a few of the amenities we offer. Come and stop by if you're looking for an apartment for rent in Metairie. If a small community with a dash of convenience is your style, then Lemon Tree is for you. 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, Lemon Tree is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lemon Tree 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 Lemon Tree
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.
Lemon Tree 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, Lemon Tree 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.
Lemon Tree 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 Lemon Tree 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.
Lemon Tree 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.

Lemon Tree is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 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 Lemon Tree compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Metairie

1-bedroom apartments at Lemon Tree cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Metairie.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Metairie
A table of studio rental data trends in Metairie
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,330
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
December 2025$841
January 2026$855
February 2026$876
March 2026$874
April 2026$950
May 2026$970
June 2026$1,005

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $915.
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Schools near Lemon Tree

Phoebe Hearst School

5208 wabash st

metairie, LA, 70001

PK, K-5Public
C+

Ralph J Bunche Elementary

8101 simon st

metairie, LA, 70003

PK, K-5Public
B-

Riverside Alternative High School

3225 river rd

bridge city, LA, 70094

1-12Public

Ruppel Academie Francaise

815 huey p long ave

gretna, LA, 70053

PK, K-6Public
A

Frederick Douglass Community School

1400 huey p. long avenue

gretna, LA, 70053

3-8Public
C
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Getting around Metairie near 4859 W Napoleon Ave

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 4859 W Napoleon Ave, Metairie

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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