
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $700 (6 Rentals)
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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desire Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Desire Area Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Desire Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $835 | $1,650 |
Desire Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,150 | $2,050 |
Desire Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $1,200 | $3,300 |
Desire Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Desire Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desire Area area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) priced from $835. Marais Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Desire Area apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2717 Annette St Model at 2717 Annette St, Unit 2719 Annette in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the 2719 Annette St Model at 2719 Annette St, Unit 2719 Annette St. starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desire Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2717 Annette St, Unit 2719 Annette | 2717 Annette St | 4BR,2BA | $1.43 |
2719 Annette St, Unit 2719 Annette St. | 2719 Annette St | 4BR,2BA | $1.43 |
1300 Treme St, Unit A | 1300 Treme St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit A | 2003 Franklin Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDesire Area, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #91
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Desire Area Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desire Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desire Area?
The cheapest apartment in Desire Area is Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Desire Area costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desire Area?
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 9 regular apartments in Desire Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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