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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 | $1,091 | $246 | $3,598 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $259 | $9,810 |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,035 | $5,703 |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $335 | $7,400 |
| New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,056 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in New Orleans is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in New Orleans costs $1,474.
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 1,164 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 $390 which is $1,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans.
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