Cheap Homes for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $792 (30 Rentals)

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property at 2215 Second St
$1,450
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2215 Second St

New OrleansLA70113
property at 1221 Decatur St
$1,500

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Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1221 Decatur St, Unit 302

1221 Decatur St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 818 St Peter
$1,500

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818 St Peter

New OrleansLA70116
property at 523 Dumaine St
$1,550

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523 Dumaine St, Unit 1B

523 Dumaine St
New OrleansLA70116

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property at 622 Dauphine St
$1,550

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622 Dauphine St, Unit Upper

622 Dauphine St
New OrleansLA70112
property at 523 Dumaine St
$1,600

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523 Dumaine St, Unit 2C

523 Dumaine St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 822 Ursulines Ave
$1,650

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822 Ursulines Ave, Unit A

822 Ursulines Ave
New OrleansLA70116

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Cheapest Available CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the CBD area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. STRAIGHT707 Toulouse St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1i-tc301BR,1BA$427
STRAIGHT707 Toulouse St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
The SauletMarigny1BR,1BA$1,280
2424 TULANEA11BR,1BA$1,335
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,350
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,394
910 Toulouse St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, LA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms Model at DH Holmes Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,683. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the 3 Bedroom Apartment Model at Gravier Place Apartments starting at $1,910 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CBD apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
DH Holmes Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.73
Gravier Place Apartments3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,3BA$1.27
2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 3 bedroom and 2 bath.2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd3BR,2BA$1.54
1417 Annunciation3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.66
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.80
910 Toulouse St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.92
STRAIGHT707 Toulouse St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86

Frequently Asked Questions about CBD

What type of rentals are currently available in CBD?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in CBD, LA with pricing that ranges from $831 to $27,870. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in CBD ranging from $792 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in CBD?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in CBD ranges from $792 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,912.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in CBD?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in CBD range from $1,280 to $20,192, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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