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New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 24, 2025

There are currently 3787 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over New Orleans, LA that range in price from $685 to $5,233. 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 Parish230$1,600$735
Downtown New Orleans178$1,680$735
Westbank166$1,647$735
McDonough133$1,726$735
Algiers Point125$1,742$735
St Bernard Parish116$898$685
Whitney115$1,700$735
Iberville106$1,650$831
Central City87$1,775$735
Broadmoor83$1,760$735

Largest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is found at The Odeon at South Market in the Vieux Carre neighborhood and is 1,064 square feet priced from $3,045. Palmetto Creek in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,049 square feet and currently listed start at $1,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Odeon at South MarketSignature 11,064 Sq Ft$3,045
Palmetto Creek1x11,049 Sq Ft$1,575
Bella Ridge SouthCreative1,015 Sq Ft$1,805
LuminaPisces with Den1,013 Sq Ft$2,335
Bella Ridge North1x1A996 Sq Ft$1,665
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Luxury Apartment820 Sq Ft$1,995
Gates of Oakwood1x1.5704 Sq Ft$877
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment650 Sq Ft$1,350

Cheapest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $685 at Laguna Creek in the Lake Forest East neighborhood. The second most affordable New Orleans 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1BA Model at Chateau d'Orleans starting at $735 in the Venetian Isles neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in New Orleans is currently $1,578. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom$685
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA$735
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom$754
Forest Isle'B' - Very Nice 1 Br/1Bath Layout$800
Carmel BrookBasin$814
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath$835
Haltere at New Orleans1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$835
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom$840
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath$862

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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 Laguna Creek listed at $685.

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 $1,578.

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 1,064 square feet unit starting from $3,045 at The Odeon at South Market.

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 792 sq ft.

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