
Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA from $309 with Washer/Dryer (170 Rentals)
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Pontchartrain Oaks

Azalea Belle

6822 W Coronet Ct, Unit A

Forest Isle

Riviere Royale

Chateau Carmel

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

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Willowbrook Apartments

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2424 Lapeyrouse St, Unit A

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

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4900 Pecan St, Unit 4900

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2719 S Liberty St, Unit 2719 S Liberty St

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3820 3rd St, Unit 1B

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River Garden on Felicity
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600 Hagan Ave, Unit 600 Hagan Ave

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Zurqui at Cypress

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1910 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1910 A

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Sailboat Bay

Bienville Basin Apartments

8724 Forshey St

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4524 N Robertson St, Unit Apt 1B

1521 N Dupre St, Unit 1519
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DH Holmes Apartments

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1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double

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8703 Dinkins St, Unit 2 Bedroom

The Saulet

The Muses Apartment Homes

Columbia Parc at the Bayou District

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Centennial Place Apartments

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8129 Maple St, Unit 8129

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2930 Louisiana Ave, Unit C

3336 De Armas St, Unit 1
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2109 A P Tureaud Ave, Unit 2109

925 Common

2424 TULANE

514 Madison St, Unit 4

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2330 Ursulines Ave, Unit Apt B

The Woodward Lofts

1321 General Taylor St

The Strand Apartments

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2323 Leonidas St, Unit The Sage Suite

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2313 Dabadie St, Unit 2313 D'Abadie St
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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 | $1,139 | $716 | $3,000 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $660 | $9,403 |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $309 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,420 | $3,600 | $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 $800.
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 $1,519.
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 836 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 $424 which is $1,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans.
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Welcome to the Big Easy: A Local Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
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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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
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.

A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans
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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.