
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $259 (35 Rentals)


2702 Felicity St, Unit #4

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

2420 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

Gravier Place Apartments

1709-1711 St Andrew St
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2001 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

The Saulet

1027 Chartres St

Hibernia Tower Apartments

The Muses Apartment Homes

920 Poeyfarre St, Unit 204

1702 S Rampart St, Unit A

The Julia at Saint Charles
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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

1201 Canal Apartments

DH Holmes Apartments

The Strand Apartments

The Woodward Lofts

514 Madison St

930 Poydras

1014-1016 Thalia St

632 Esplanade Ave
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Rosa F. Keller Building

807 Bourbon St

2003 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

1527 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

2822 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Moss-Bauer

Marais Apartments

Merchant Lofts
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1112 Royal St

525 Dumaine St

1221 Decatur St
CBD, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in CBD?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBD Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $246 | $1,960 |
CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $259 | $8,508 |
| CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,511 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
| CBD 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap CBD Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in CBD?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in CBD is under $1,434.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in CBD?
The cheapest apartment in CBD is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in CBD costs $11,323.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in CBD?
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 32 regular apartments in CBD 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 CBD?
Cheap apartments in CBD have an average cost of $315 which is $11,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CBD.
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