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New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 14, 2025

There are currently 5980 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over New Orleans, LA that range in price from $700 to $4,389. Outlying Jefferson Parish, Downtown New Orleans and Westbank are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in New Orleans with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outlying Jefferson Parish305$1,550$750
Downtown New Orleans267$1,620$750
Westbank211$1,600$750
Iberville189$1,605$788
St Bernard Parish175$847$700
McDonough161$1,715$750
Broadmoor158$1,695$763
Algiers Point154$1,720$750
Bayou St. John153$1,640$932
Central City150$1,699$763

Largest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is found at Four Winds in the Vieux Carre neighborhood and is 1,162 square feet priced from $1,900. National Rice Mill Lofts has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,138 square feet and currently listed start at $2,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Four WindsCalypso1,162 Sq Ft$1,900
National Rice Mill Lofts1101,138 Sq Ft$2,100
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom1,112 Sq Ft$1,306
The JacksonIrma1,103 Sq Ft$2,345
The Convent913 Jena Unit 21,068 Sq Ft$2,400
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Luxury Apartment820 Sq Ft$1,995

Cheapest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $735 at Chateau d'Orleans in the Venetian Isles neighborhood. The second most affordable New Orleans 1 Bedroom is the Basin Model at Carmel Brook starting at $760 in the Edgelake neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in New Orleans is currently $1,431. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA$735
Carmel BrookBasin$760
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom$785
Arts Senior Apartments1a1t$788
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom$795
Cedarwood1X1U$800
Baywood1x1$815
Gates of Oakwood1x1.5$825
St. Germaine1x1$826
Terraces At MetairieA1$828

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New Orleans Overview

The largest metro area in all of Louisiana and a truly unique city known the world over for its cuisine, culture and oh-so-famous Mardi Gras, New Orleans is a destination that simply must be experienced to be believed. Combining French and Creole-inspired architecture, open-faced balcony terraces and omnipresent jazz music filling the air, New Orleans' particular brand of magic has been charming residents for centuries making living in apartments in New Orleans the bees knees.

Why live in New Orleans, LA?

Louisiana boasts a truly unique charm, and there is no denying that New Orleans is its central hub. From the amazing cuisine to the rarely-shy populace, New Orleans has a distinct character that simply cannot be replicated. Flush with romantic ambiance, eye-popping architecture, historic pubs, world-class eateries and more crawfish than you can shake a stick at, New Orleans is a unique treasure known coast-to-coast. With a plethora of available New Orleans apartments ready and waiting for you, this city is a prime locale.

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Getting Around New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom New Orleans Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in New Orleans with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in New Orleans is at Chateau d'Orleans listed at $735.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom New Orleans Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in New Orleans is $1,431.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom New Orleans Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in New Orleans is a 1,162 square feet unit starting from $1,900 at Four Winds.

What is the average size for New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in New Orleans is currently 710 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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