
Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA Under $1,200 (221 Rentals)


2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit A

3224 Calhoun St, Unit 3224 Calhoun St

Siegel Select New Orleans

548 Verret St, Unit 546 Upper

The Georgian

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

2402 Saint Bernard Ave, Unit 2401
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4115 Burgundy St, Unit 4115

Centennial Place Apartments

2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living

Marrero Commons Apartments

Marais Street Apartments

Chateau Lake Terrace

River Garden on Felicity
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Esplanade at City Park

Gravier Place Apartments

Riverview Villas

1261 Esplanade Ave, Unit 5

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

Harmony Oaks Apartments

Walnut Square

Cypress Acres

Highrise NOLA

Cove At NOLA (Patriot Cove)
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Four Winds

Carmel Spring

Willowbrook Apartments

Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)

Haltere at New Orleans

King Rampart Senior Living

Carmel Brook

Forest Isle

Laguna Reserve
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Chateau d'Orleans

Pontchartrain Oaks

Whispering Palms

Celeste Landing

Laguna Creek

1864 N Galvez 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 Under $1200 | $1,307 | $690 | $4,030 |
New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,534 | $685 | $4,843 |
New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,988 | $717 | $10,000+ |
New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,423 | $1,035 | $9,300 |
New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,922 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,344 | $2,200 | $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
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Orleans
How much are Studio apartments in New Orleans?
There are currently 99 Studio Apartments in New Orleans with rent ranges from $690 to $4,030 with an average price of $1,307.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom New Orleans Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in New Orleans ranges from $685 to $4,843 with an average monthly rent of $1,534.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in New Orleans cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in New Orleans range from $717 to $13,961. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,988.
How expensive are New Orleans Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 194 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in New Orleans on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,035 to $9,300 - averaging $2,423 for the location.
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