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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplaces
  • Plush carpeting
  • Faux wood flooring
  • Lighted tennis court
  • Washers/dryers
  • Free off-street parking

Location

5855 Walnut Creek Road, Metairie, Louisiana 70123, United States
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Management

Walnut Creek

Leasing office

(504) 688-3466

Property Overview

Walnut Creek presents strong appeal as a rental option, receiving a solid 8.5 rating from Zumper, backed by an impressive price rating of 10/10 reflecting its competitive value. With amenity and location ratings of 9/10, residents benefit from a range of features such as fireplaces and a lighted tennis court, along with convenient access to key transportation and services. Additionally, the property earns a trustworthiness rating of 7/10, ensuring transparency and offering a clear understanding of its offerings, while also standing out for pet friendliness with nearby services.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Walnut Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Creek 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1x1E1 bed1 bath704 sqft$980–$1,520 /mo1 unit available
1x1G1 bed1 bath664+ sqft$995–$1,610 /mo9 units available
1x1C1 bed1 bath641 sqft$1,015–$1,575 /mo1 unit available
1x1A1 bed1 bath619 sqft$1,025–$1,590 /mo1 unit available
2x1C2 bed1 bath920 sqft$1,200–$1,860 /mo1 unit available
2x1B2 bed1 bath914 sqft$1,200–$1,860 /mo1 unit available
2x1A2 bed1 bath895 sqft$1,205–$1,870 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Walnut Creek

Apartment Amenities

CarpetFireplace
Fountain ViewParking Lot View
PatioSunroom

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
Washer 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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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Walnut Creek

HomeApartments in Metairie Walnut Creek

Here at Walnut Creek, a River Ridge apartment community, we offer studio, one and two-bedroom apartment homes for rent with a full kitchen appliance package, plush carpeting, and private patios or sunrooms with faux wood flooring. Vaulted ceilings with skylights, personal intrusion alarms, fireplaces, and washers/dryers are standard in many of these magnificent apartment homes. The unique gatehouse entrance will lead you into a community with majestic oak trees, winding paths, rippling creeks, and rolling fountains. The lavishly landscaped courtyards are boasted by 2 glimmering swimming pools and grilling areas. A mail center, lighted tennis court, and free off-street parking are all here for you. Our apartments in River Ridge, LA are also pet-friendly. Apartment living is made easy at Walnut Creek Apartments. Located within The Creeks of River Ridge, we are convenient to downtown New Orleans, the Earhart Expressway, Huey P. Long Bridge, Elmwood Business Park, shopping, and entertainment. Our location is also ideal for individuals attending local area universities such as Tulane, Loyola, and Xavier. If you are looking for an apartment to rent in River Ridge, come and see for yourself. FURNISHED CORPORATE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE. Pet Policy: 1 Pet (less than 20 pounds full grown); 1 Pet (21 - 40 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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Walnut Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek
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.
Walnut Creek 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·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.
Walnut Creek 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, Walnut Creek 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.
Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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.
Walnut Creek 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.

Walnut Creek is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 7 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 Walnut Creek compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Metairie

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

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Walnut Creek to be 8% less than the average for similarly sized apartments 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

$40,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,005.
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Schools near Walnut Creek

Harahan Elementary School

6723 jefferson hwy

harahan, LA, 70123

PK, K-8Public
B

Frederick Douglass Community School

1400 huey p. long avenue

gretna, LA, 70053

3-8Public
C
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Getting around Metairie near 5855 Walnut Creek Road

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5855 Walnut Creek Road, Metairie

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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