Cheap Homes for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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property at 1205 St Charles Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 606

1205 St Charles Ave
New OrleansLA70130
property at 1112 Royal St

$1,395

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$1,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 1221 Decatur St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1221 Decatur St, Unit 302

1221 Decatur St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 523 Dumaine St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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523 Dumaine St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 622 Dauphine St

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 Dauphine St

New OrleansLA70112
property at 523 Dumaine St

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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523 Dumaine St

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 Studio unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $950. Gravier Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,043. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 CarondeletStudio-csc-mktStudio,1BA$950
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,043
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,266
925 CommonSYMPHONYStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, LA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $2.19 price per square foot Townhouse Model at 930 Poydras in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the 1 Bedroom Apartment Model at Bienville Basin Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.14 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.
930 PoydrasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.19
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.80
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
2424 TULANEA21BR,1BA$2.28
1201 Canal Apartments5151BR,1BA$2.13
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.69
200 CarondeletStudio-csc-mktStudio ,1BA$2.26

Frequently Asked Questions about CBD

What type of rentals are currently available in CBD?

There are currently 397 Apartments for Rent in CBD, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $15,000. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in CBD ranging from $1,100 to $5,500.

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 $1,100 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,972.

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 $1,140 to $10,482, 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 $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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