
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $400 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Desire Area area of New Orleans.


Patriot Point of New Orleans (FKA Bern-mas)

3251 St Ferdinand St

3025-3027 Laussat Pl

1620 Pauger St
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Highrise NOLA

3027 Allen St

1820 Tricou St

2363 N Robertson St, Unit 2363
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2084-2086 N Rocheblave St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desire Area Studio Apartments | $1,221 | $267 | $3,155 |
| Desire Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $788 | $1,800 |
| Desire Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $950 | $5,646 |
| Desire Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Desire Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,200 | $3,086 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Desire Area Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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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 Patriot Point of New Orleans (FKA Bern-mas) priced from $837. Highrise NOLA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Desire Area apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Point of New Orleans (FKA Bern-mas) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
| Highrise NOLA | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $0.93 price per square foot 1813 Miro N St Model at 1813 Miro N St, Unit 1813 in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the 2135 Mirabeau Ave Model at 2135 Mirabeau Ave, Unit HUGE 1BDR ALL UTILITIES starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 Miro N St, Unit 1813 | 1813 Miro N St | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2135 Mirabeau Ave, Unit HUGE 1BDR ALL UTILITIES | 2135 Mirabeau Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1225 Clouet St | 1225 Clouet St | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 2454 N Derbigny St, Unit 2454 N. Derbigny | 2454 N Derbigny St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 2363 N Robertson St, Unit 2363 | 2363 N Robertson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 4900 Pecan St, Unit 4900 | 4900 Pecan St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Highrise NOLA | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Patriot Point of New Orleans (FKA Bern-mas) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDesire Area, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #45
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 Patriot Point of New Orleans (FKA Bern-mas) which is listed at $837, while the average apartment in Desire Area costs $2,200.
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 1 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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