
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA from $246 (51 Rentals)


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Celeste Landing

Forest Isle

1900 Esplanade Ave

Almondtree

Whispering Palms

7114 Freret St

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The Jackson

4007 Prytania St
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1016 Canal St

800 Roosevelt Pl, Unit Efficiency Apartment

1016 Canal St

824 Royal St

Siegel Select New Orleans

The Georgian

2317 N Rampart St

925 Common

716 Valence St

Esplanade at City Park
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Sailboat Bay

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The Residences at LSU Health

Lumina

508 Chartres St

1265 Esplanade Ave

Four Winds

Memoir Warehouse District

Sacred Heart

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building

Flint Goodridge
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1711 Second St

Thirteen15

The California Building

Crossroads

Patio Villa

Peppertree

Westchase Apartments

Chateau Napoleon
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Coppermill

Terraces At Metairie

Emerald Pointe Apartment Homes

Townebridge Apartments

Furnished Studio-New Orleans - Metairie

The Metro at Clearview

Aladdin Castle Apartments

Summit

Greentree

St. Joseph 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 | $1,191 | $246 | $4,091 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $427 | $5,299 |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,676 | $932 | $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 $785.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in New Orleans is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $246, while the average apartment in New Orleans costs $6,394.
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 3,277 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 $518 which is $5,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans.
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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.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
