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New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 23, 2025

There are currently 5777 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over New Orleans, LA that range in price from $700 to $18,711. 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 Parish282$1,520$763
Downtown New Orleans256$1,589$763
Westbank199$1,540$763
St Bernard Parish190$850$700
Iberville177$1,575$831
McDonough156$1,675$763
Broadmoor148$1,650$763
Viavant Venetian Isles147$835$700
Algiers Point146$1,695$763
Little Woods146$835$700

Largest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is found at National Rice Mill Lofts in the Vieux Carre neighborhood and is 1,138 square feet priced from $2,100. The Convent in the West Riverside neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,068 square feet and currently listed start at $2,550. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
National Rice Mill Lofts1101,138 Sq Ft$2,100
The Convent913 Jena Unit 21,068 Sq Ft$2,550
Palmetto Creek1x11,049 Sq Ft$1,480
LuminaPisces With Den1,013 Sq Ft$1,890
Hinderers Ironworks1443 Felicity1,000 Sq Ft$2,350
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Luxury Apartment820 Sq Ft$1,995
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment650 Sq Ft$1,339
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom562 Sq Ft$1,068

Cheapest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 23, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is the Basin Model starting from $760 at Carmel Brook in the Edgelake neighborhood. The second most affordable New Orleans 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Laguna Creek starting at $785 in the Lake Forest East neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in New Orleans is currently $1,474. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Carmel BrookBasin$760
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom$785
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom$785
Carmel Spring1 BEDROOM$825
Baywood1x1$830
Haltere at New Orleans1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$835
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath$837
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom$840
Napoleon PointeUnit #112$893
St. Germaine1x1$895

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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 Carmel Brook listed at $760.

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 $1,474.

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 1,138 square feet unit starting from $2,100 at National Rice Mill Lofts.

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 661 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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