
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA Under $1,500 (245 Rentals)


925 Common

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Forest Park Apartments

The Saulet

The Mayfair Apartment Homes

Four Winds

Forest Isle

2424 TULANE

DH Holmes Apartments

Hibernia Tower Apartments
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The Strand Apartments

Esplanade at City Park

Whispering Palms

Walnut Square

200 Carondelet

The Crescent Club

The Paramount at South Market

The Muses Apartment Homes

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Parc Fontaine

The Woodward Lofts
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Chateau Lake Terrace

Harmony Oaks

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Centennial Place Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments

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Celeste Landing

Aloysius Apartments

Chateau Solis

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

Riviere Royale
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Patriot Cove

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Chateau Carmel

Azalea Belle

930 Poydras

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Sailboat Bay

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

Riverview Villas

Haltere at New Orleans

Gravier Place Apartments
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Patriot Point of New Orleans

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Skyview Terrace

Columbia Parc at the Bayou District

Pontchartrain Oaks

My Home at Lakeview

River Garden on St. Andrew

Elysian Apartments

Marais Street Apartments

Cypress Run Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Orleans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $246 | $3,000 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $259 | $8,085 |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $1,030 | $9,258 |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $1,370 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,188 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
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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 Parc Fontaine listed at $710.
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 $1,324.
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 $3,143 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 706 sq ft.
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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.

From Campus to Cajun Cuisine: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
Congratulations on getting into college! The next four years are going to be pretty exciting. If you got into a college in The Big Easy, just remember that it isn't always Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras on the Weekends: The Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near New Orleans Top Employers
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I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for New Orleans and I'm here to tell you about the best places to live and work in The Big Easy. Not every day is Mardi Gras! We work too.

Welcome to the Big Easy: A Local Insiders Guide to New Orleans
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For many people, the closest they come to New Orleans is watching The Princess and the Frog or that episode of The Simpsons where Marge stars in a musical based on A Streetcar Named Desire.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.