
Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA Under $5,000 (533 Rentals)


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2306 Octavia St, Unit 2306 Octavia Street, Unit 2306 Octavia Street

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1803 Calhoun St, Unit B, Unit B

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5706 Willow St, Unit 5706, Unit 5706

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2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph, Unit 2035 Joseph

4422 Carondelet Street

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4532 Orleans Ave, Unit 4532 ORLEANS AVE, Unit 4532 ORLEANS AVE

Auction House Apartments

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3019 Delachaise St, Unit 3019, Unit 3019

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4151 Canal St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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137 Carondelet St, Unit 101, Unit 101

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2433 Palmer Ave, Unit 2433 Palmer Avenue, Unit 2433 Palmer Avenue

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700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd., Unit 700 Florida Blvd.

854 Camp St

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4936 Coliseum St, Unit 4936, Unit 4936

The Annex Luxury Apartments

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2116 Adams St, Unit Middle Floor, Unit Middle Floor

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5412 York St, Unit A, Unit A
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4907 Loyola Ave, Unit 4907, Unit 4907

The Pythian Apartments

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4634 Orleans Ave, Unit 4634 Orleans Avenue, Unit 4634 Orleans Avenue

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1818 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

May & Ellis

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Canal 1535

Nine 27 Apartments

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7605 Freret St, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

The Beacon at South Market

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The Jackson
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6072 Annunciation St, Unit 6072, Unit 6072

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8537 Forshey St, Unit 8539, Unit 8539

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5943 General Haig St, Unit 5943 General Haig St., Unit 5943 General Haig St.

National Rice Mill Lofts

1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue

7331 Spruce St, Unit 7331, Unit 7331

1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C, Unit Apt C

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3615 Calhoun St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Josephine Lofts

1643 Josephine
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The Paramount at South Market

The Preserve

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3404 Dauphine St, Unit A, Unit A

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8329 Pritchard Pl, Unit Unit B, Unit Unit B

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1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1908, Unit 1908

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8514 Forshey St, Unit 8514, Unit 8514

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5834 Catina St, Unit 5834, Unit 5834

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1220 Adams St, Unit A, Unit A

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7817 Birch St

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1225 Clouet St
New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Orleans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Studio Apartments Under $5000 | $1,100 | $246 | $3,000 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $1,388 | $259 | $6,100 |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $1,786 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $1,927 | $313 | $9,463 |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $2,623 | $1,275 | $9,637 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Orleans
How much are Studio apartments in New Orleans?
There are currently 1,615 Studio Apartments in New Orleans with rent ranges from $246 to $3,000 with an average price of $1,100.
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 $259 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,388.
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 $760 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,786.
How expensive are New Orleans Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 229 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in New Orleans on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $313 to $9,463 - averaging $1,927 for the location.
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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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