
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA from $300 (94 Rentals)
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Celeste Landing

Whispering Palms

Forest Isle

Carmel Brook

King Rampart Senior Living

Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)

Willowbrook Apartments
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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Cove At NOLA (Patriot Cove)

Walnut Square

Harmony Oaks Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Gravier Place Apartments

Riverview Villas

1261 Esplanade Ave, Unit 5
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

Cypress Acres

Esplanade at City Park

Marais Street Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

2525 Annunciation St, Unit Apt 6

The Georgian

Siegel Select New Orleans

Sailboat Bay
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

The Pythian Apartments

The Residences at LSU Health

Hibernia Tower Apartments

The Muses Apartment Homes

The Delaneaux

The Jackson

Four Winds

The Woodward Lofts

DH Holmes Apartments
Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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Aloysius Apartments

Blue Plate Artist Lofts

Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing

2424 TULANE

1201 Canal Apartments

City Square 162

930 Poydras

Westchase Apartments
New Orleans's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about New Orleans and the best places to live with original content written by our Minneapolis, MN Local Expert Melissa Maxwell

Chateau Napoleon
New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Orleans?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
New Orleans Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $690 | $4,030 |
New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $685 | $5,941 |
New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $717 | $10,000+ |
New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $1,035 | $8,320 |
New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,227 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
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How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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 Cheap New Orleans Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Orleans is under $814.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in New Orleans is Laguna Creek which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in New Orleans costs $8,334.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Orleans?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,586 regular apartments in New Orleans that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New Orleans?
Cheap apartments in New Orleans have an average cost of $453 which is $7,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans.
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.

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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.