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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Spacious closets
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Limited access gates
  • Ceiling fans
  • Washer/dryers

Location

3501 Apollo Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70003, United States
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Windmill Creek South

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(504) 513-6261

Property Overview

Windmill Creek South has received an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5 out of 10, supported by a perfect price rating of 10, highlighting its competitive pricing relative to amenities and location. The property features notable amenities such as a swimming pool, spacious closets, and limited access gates while also enjoying a prime location with easy access to schools and popular points of interest. Additionally, it ranks highly in terms of value per square foot and pet-friendliness, making it a desirable option for a broad range of renters.

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, Windmill Creek South is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Windmill Creek South 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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

SStudio1 bath452 sqft$795–$1,125 /mo1 unit available
1x1A1 bed1 bath632 sqft$930–$1,395 /mo1 unit available
2x1A2 bed1 bath897 sqft$1,140–$1,710 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Windmill Creek South

Apartment Amenities

CarpetParking Lot View
SunroomUpgrade 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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Windmill Creek South

HomeApartments in Metairie Windmill Creek South

Windmill Creek South's recently updated and renovated apartment homes feature fully equipped electric kitchens, spacious closets, ceiling fans, plush carpet, coordinating tile throughout and vaulted ceilings in select homes. Our apartment homes also showcase washer/dryers and a sunroom/home office. Windmill Creek South has winding pathways around crystal clear creeks and fountains. Lavishly landscaped grounds feature a swimming pool and grilling area all within limited access gates. Our community is just minutes away from shopping, entertainment, New Orleans Armstrong Airport, Interstate-10, downtown New Orleans and area universities. The courteous and professional staff of Windmill Creek South will make you feel right at home. If you are looking for an apartment for rent in Metairie, we are a must see! Pet Policy: 1 Pet (less than 20 pounds full grown); 2 Pets (Maximum total weight, of both pets combined, 40 pounds full grown). See website for a list of breed restrictions and fees.


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, Windmill Creek South is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Windmill Creek South 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 Windmill Creek South
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.
Windmill Creek South 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.
Windmill Creek South 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, Windmill Creek South 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.
Windmill Creek South 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 Windmill Creek South 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.
Windmill Creek South 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.

Windmill Creek South is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

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 Windmill Creek South compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 53 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
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

Studio apartments at Windmill Creek South cost about 7% less than the average rent price for studios in Metairie.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% lower than 1-bedrooms in Metairie.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Windmill Creek South to be 10% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Metairie.

Median rents as of Dec 6 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
December 2025$853

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$31,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $795.
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Schools near Windmill Creek South

Bissonet Plaza Elementary School

6818 kawanee ave

metairie, LA, 70003

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 3501 Apollo Drive

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3501 Apollo Drive, Metairie

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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