Belle Chasse

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Belle Chasse, LA Area Guide

Discover the natural beauty of Belle Chasse.

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Nestled along the west bank of the Mississippi River, Belle Chasse carries a name that means "beautiful hunting" in French—a nod to the lush Louisiana wetlands that still frame the community today. Just 10 miles south of downtown New Orleans, this Plaquemines Parish community offers a calmer pace without sacrificing access to the city's energy. The French Quarter, Audubon Zoo, and Tulane University are all within easy reach, making world-class culture readily accessible. Each year, the Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival celebrates the region's deep-rooted coastal food traditions. The adjacent Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve adds miles of natural Louisiana landscape practically at your doorstep.

Renters in Belle Chasse will find housing that leans toward spacious options—think townhomes, garden-style apartment communities, and larger multi-bedroom units that are harder to find closer to the city. The area's connection to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans gives the community a close-knit atmosphere. With solid two- and three-bedroom availability (averaging $1,439 and $1,816 respectively), Belle Chasse appeals to those who want breathing room and a genuine sense of neighborhood without straying far from everything New Orleans offers.

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Belle Chasse Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

579 Students

Belle Chasse Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

893 Students

Belle Chasse Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

721 Students

Belle Chasse Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

893 Students

Belle Chasse Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

721 Students

Belle Chasse High School

Public

Grades 9-12

959 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woodlands Conservancy
  • St. Bernard State Park
  • Louisiana Children's Museum
  • Entergy IMAX Theatre
  • Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

Airports

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.