Mandeville, LA 73 Apartments for Rent

Not-so-telling name: Despite its small size, Mandeville is the French term meaning "big farm."

The city of Mandeville has been around for a long time. Originally settled in 1834 and incorporated in 1840, Mandeville is rich with southern culture, and today is one of the most popular cultural destinations in Louisiana. The city itself is fairly small, just under seven square miles, and has a population of about 11,500 according to the 2010 census figures. Mandeville is also one of the earliest cities to establish a vibrant Jazz culture, which continues to this day.

Moving to Mandeville

One of the only downsides to Mandeville is the risk of flooding from hurricanes. The city experienced significant flooding in 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina. However, for those willing to overlook this problem, Mandeville offers some of the best southern living Louisiana has to offer. Traditionally, real estate prices remain fairly stable in Mandeville. If you are looking for a one -bedroom apartment or a two-bedroom apartment, it is important to give yourself enough time to find a place within a favorable price range and in the neighborhood you want to live in before you take the plunge of moving. In addition, while it is difficult to find apartments with paid utilities in Mandeville, it can certainly be done - if you give yourself enough time to search!

Neighborhoods in Mandeville

With a rich history spanning three centuries, Mandeville has several distinct and, as you'd expect, historical neighborhoods from which renters can choose. If you are seriously considering a move to Mandeville, make sure to visit ahead of time so you can really get a feel for which neighborhood best suits you. Here are three of our favorites:

Downtown Mandeville: Downtown Mandeville is the heart of the city. Rent the right place in Mandeville and you'll be walking distance from traditional southern cuisine that you won't be able to find anywhere else and a nightlife that is surprisingly vibrant for a comparatively small city.

Houltonville: Located on the northwestern part of town, Houltonville is a great place to find an apartment, as there are many units to choose from. You'll also be surrounded by parks, golf courses and trees that are decades old.

Chinchuba: Located in center of Mandeville, this is one of the oldest and most established neighborhoods in the city. Drink in the history as you wander its streets.

Things to do in Mandeville

Mandeville manages to squeeze a lot of culture and entertainment into a tiny package. Despite the small geographical size of the city, there is no shortage of things to do. In fact, Mandeville was listed as one of the top 100 places to live from 2004 to 2009 (well, they were snubbed in 2006, but let's not talk about it) by Relocate America. Ruby's Roadhouse is a jazz hall that has been in operation for almost 100 years, and today is arguably the most popular bar in town. Walk through the streets of Downtown Mandeville and you'll see for yourself why it is one of the best places to live in America.