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Lakeland Manor

Riverview Villas

4007 Prytania St

2309 Baronne St

8809 Colapissa St

1301 Napoleon Ave
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River Garden on Felicity

Marais Street Apartments

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The Georgian

1820 Dante St, Unit 1820 Dante St.

Centennial Place Apartments

130 S Hennessey St
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3302 Delachaise St

1709-1711 St Andrew St

Esplanade at City Park

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

Chateau Lake Terrace

Zurqui at Cypress

4438-4440 Canal St

1677 N Broad St

925 Common

Siegel Select New Orleans

Bienville Basin Apartments

The Saulet

2084-2086 N Rocheblave St

925-927 Flood St

2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit A

Delaneaux

1311 General Ogden St, Unit 1311

Riverside Retreat at Federal City

2000 S Liberty St

912 Wilson Dr, Unit 910 Wilson Dr

2135 Mirabeau Ave, Unit HUGE 1BDR ALL UTILITIES

Sailboat Bay
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Orleans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap New Orleans Studio Apartments | $1,318 | $244 | $8,250 |
| Cheap New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $426 | $4,737 |
| Cheap New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,086 | $929 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,728 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in New Orleans is Parc Fontaine which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in New Orleans costs $6,364.
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 2,243 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 $508 which is $5,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
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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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!













