
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA Under $1,500 (246 Rentals)


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Forest Park Apartments

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Four Winds

Forest Isle

2424 TULANE

DH Holmes Apartments

Hibernia Tower Apartments

The Strand Apartments

Esplanade at City Park
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Whispering Palms

Walnut Square

200 Carondelet

The Crescent Club

The Muses Apartment Homes

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Parc Fontaine

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Centennial Place Apartments

Chateau Lake Terrace

Bienville Basin Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments
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The Woodward Lofts

Marrero Commons

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Celeste Landing

Patriot Cove

Aloysius Apartments

Chateau Solis

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

Chateau Carmel

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments
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Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

Riviere Royale

Azalea Belle

930 Poydras

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Sailboat Bay

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

Gravier Place Apartments

Haltere at New Orleans

Riverview Villas

Patriot Point of New Orleans
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St. Peter

Skyview Terrace

Pontchartrain Oaks

Columbia Parc at the Bayou District

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

My Home at Lakeview

River Garden on St. Andrew

2121-2131 Louisiana Ave

Elysian Apartments

Marais Street 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 | $1,089 | $246 | $3,598 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $259 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,030 | $5,555 |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $335 | $9,905 |
| New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,915 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University
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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 200 Carondelet listed at $427.
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 $1,323.
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 1,116 square feet unit starting from $2,475 at The Garage.
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 609 sq ft.
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Welcome to the Big Easy: A Local Insider's 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.

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.

From Campus to Cajun Cuisine: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in New Orleans
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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.

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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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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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.
