Chalmette anchors St. Bernard Parish as its seat and largest community, sitting right on the Mississippi River just downriver from New Orleans. The parish's rentable areas run from the arts-minded riverfront of Arabi to the quieter residential streets deeper into the parish, and a few stand out for apartment living:

Central Chalmette

This is the commercial and government heart of the parish and the home of Riverview Apartments, set along West St. Bernard Highway near the Paris Road corridor. Residents are close to the shopping and dining along West Judge Perez Drive and only a short drive from the Chalmette Battlefield along the river. It is a practical base for anyone who wants everyday errands nearby and a straightforward route into New Orleans.

Old Arabi

Arabi is the gateway into St. Bernard Parish from New Orleans and has drawn attention for a growing arts scene, with the Zeitgeist Theater and St. Claude Arts among the newer additions. Its riverfront mixes culture, small retail and older homes close to the Orleans Parish line. Renters who want to be as near the city as possible while staying in the parish tend to look here first.

Meraux

Life in Chalmette is shaped by the Mississippi River on one side and the pull of New Orleans about nine miles to the west. For renters, that combination of a working riverside parish seat and quick city access translates into several distinct advantages:

Riverfront Parish Seat

Chalmette is the seat and largest community of St. Bernard Parish, with a 2020 population of about 21,562, and it sits directly on the east bank of the Mississippi River. From Riverview Apartments, residents are in the middle of the parish's commercial and civic core rather than on its edges. That central position keeps government offices, shopping and healthcare within a few minutes' drive.

Battle of New Orleans History

The Chalmette Battlefield, site of the January 8, 1815, Battle of New Orleans and the last major battle of the War of 1812, sits just west of the community along St. Bernard Highway as a unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The grounds include the Chalmette Monument, the Malus-Beauregard House and the national cemetery. Few communities hold a nationally significant battlefield within a short drive.

Nine Miles from New Orleans

Downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter are roughly nine miles west, about a fifteen-twenty minute drive without traffic along the LA 46 and LA 39 corridors. Living at Riverview Apartments means the city's restaurants, museums and Mardi Gras festivities are close enough for a weeknight outing, while home stays quieter and more removed. It is a balance the parish has long been known for.

A Growing Parish

Riverview Apartments sits along the river in Central Chalmette, which puts residents minutes from the parish's outdoor spaces and a short drive from the attractions of New Orleans. Popular things to do in the area include:

• Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery
• Sidney D. Torres Memorial Park
• St. Bernard State Park in nearby Poydras
• Los Isleños Museum and Village
• The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
• The French Quarter
• Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans
• Louisiana Crawfish Festival
• Shopping and dining along West Judge Perez Drive
• Fishing and boating on Lake Borgne and Bayou Bienvenue
• Val Riess Park baseball and softball complex

Riverview Apartments sits on West St. Bernard Highway with a quick connection to Paris Road, LA 47, which runs north across the Intracoastal Waterway to Interstate 10 and the employers of eastern New Orleans. That route puts a mix of refining, port, healthcare and public-sector employers within an easy commute, including:

• Chalmette Refining, PBF Energy (in Chalmette)
• Valero Meraux Refinery (in nearby Meraux)
• Ochsner St. Bernard Parish Hospital (in Chalmette)
• St. Bernard Parish Public Schools (in Chalmette)
• St. Bernard Parish government (in Chalmette)
• Elaine P. Nunez Community College (in Chalmette)
• St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District (in Chalmette)
• Rain Carbon (in Chalmette)
• NASA Michoud Assembly Facility (in eastern New Orleans)
• Tulane Medical Center (in downtown New Orleans)
• LSU Health Sciences Center (in downtown New Orleans)
• Port of New Orleans (in New Orleans)
• Dillard University (in New Orleans)

Riverview Apartments pairs a gated setting on the river side of Chalmette with the everyday features renters look for close to New Orleans, including:

Gated Grounds with a Pool and Sundeck

The community sits behind a controlled gated entrance, with a swimming pool and adjoining sundeck at the center of its outdoor life. A landscaped courtyard and a picnic area with outdoor grills give residents shaded places to gather on warm Gulf Coast afternoons. For families, a playground keeps younger residents busy without leaving the property.

Fitness Center and Clubhouse

A fitness center on site means a workout at Riverview Apartments takes minutes rather than a drive across the parish. The resident clubhouse offers an indoor space for gatherings, and a business center supports remote work, printing or a focused afternoon away from the apartment. Both sit within the gated perimeter, a short walk from any building.

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