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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Ceramic tile
  • Smoke-free building
  • Full size washer and dryers
  • Faux-wood flooring
  • Gated apartment community
  • Fully equipped kitchens/dining rooms

Location

5101 Citrus Blvd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
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Palmetto Creek

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(504) 608-3532

Property Overview

Palmetto Creek is a highly rated, competitively priced community, earning strong scores for overall quality, amenities, and especially its convenient location near everyday essentials. Residents can expect a smoke-free environment with ceramic tile and faux-wood flooring, fully equipped kitchens and dining rooms, and full-size washer and dryers in a gated setting. The property is also considered great for pet friendliness, with multiple nearby pet hospitals and supply stores, and offers a detailed, transparent description to help renters understand what to expect.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Palmetto Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Palmetto 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

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1x11 bed1 bath1,049 sqft$1,580–$2,750 /mo6 units available
2x22 bed2 bath1,327 sqft$1,595–$2,770 /mo7 units available

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Amenities for Palmetto Creek

Apartment Amenities

CarpetCreek View
Fountain ViewGranite Countertops

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
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About Palmetto Creek

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A River Ridge, LA apartment community, Palmetto Creek is committed to high standards of excellence and superb management service skills. We believe our attention to detail and a genuine concern for your needs makes us the best gated apartment community in the New Orleans area. Let yourself live the dream of a luxurious lifestyle at Palmetto Creek's one and two bedroom apartments in Elmwood area. With a vacation feel 24/7, this resort style community will offer an extraordinary amenity package beyond anything you've imagined. Features such as fully equipped kitchens/dining rooms with faux-wood flooring, full size washer and dryers, large bathrooms with ceramic tile and separate vanities, extra large walk in closets, detached garages, smoke-free building and much more make Palmetto Creek envied by all. The excellent River Ridge location is convenient to recreation, dining, shopping, Earhart Expressway, Huey P. Long Bridge, Avondale, Elmwood Business Park and minutes from downtown New Orleans. Our location is also ideal for individuals attending local area universities such as Tulane, Loyola and Xavier. If you are looking for an apartment for rent in River Ridge, then treat yourself to Palmetto Creek. Pet Policy: 1 Pet (less than 20 pounds full-grown);1 Pet (21 - 40 pounds full-grown); 1 Pet (41 - 60 pounds full-grown); 2 Pets (Maximum total weight, of both pets combined, 60 pounds full grown). See website for 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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Palmetto Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Palmetto 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 Palmetto Creek
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.
Palmetto Creek 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·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, Palmetto Creek 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.
Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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.
Palmetto 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.

Palmetto Creek is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Palmetto Creek compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 245 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 153 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Rent trends in River Ridge

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 31% higher than 1-bedrooms in River Ridge.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Palmetto Creek to be 14% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in River Ridge.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
River Ridge
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in River Ridge
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$1,306
March 2025$1,263
April 2025$1,320
May 2025$1,318
June 2025$1,306
July 2025$1,275
August 2025$1,270
September 2025$1,255
October 2025$1,229
November 2025$1,216
December 2025$1,219
January 2026$1,220
February 2026$1,178
March 2026$1,195
April 2026$1,199

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,580.
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Schools near Palmetto Creek

Harahan Elementary School

6723 jefferson hwy

harahan, LA, 70123

PK, K-8Public
B

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 River Ridge near 5101 Citrus Blvd

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
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

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5101 Citrus Blvd, River Ridge

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
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

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

Parks

3/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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