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property at 1313 France St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1313 France St

New OrleansLA70117

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Arts Senior Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arts Senior Apartments

1515 Arts StNew Orleans, LA 70117
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

6001 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Elysian Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elysian Apartments

1808 Elysian Fields AveNew Orleans, LA 70116
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property at 2522 N Tonti St
$1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2522 N Tonti St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 2519 N Derbigny St
$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2519 N Derbigny St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 1637 Franklin Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1637 Franklin Ave

New OrleansLA70117

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property at 2519 N Derbigny St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2519 N Derbigny St

New OrleansLA70117

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property at 2854 Law St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2854 Law St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 2034 Congress St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2034 Congress St

New OrleansLA70117
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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $1.83 price per square foot 4917 Demontluzin St Model at 4917 Demontluzin St, Unit B in the Lake Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the 1117 Governor Nicholls St Model at 1117 Governor Nicholls St in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting at $2,750 with a $1.83 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desire Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4917 Demontluzin St, Unit B4917 Demontluzin St3BR, 2BA$1.83
1117 Governor Nicholls St1117 Governor Nicholls St2BR, 2BA$1.83
2613 Annette St, Unit 2613 Annette St2613 Annette St3BR, 2BA$1.51
1356 Saint Anthony St, Unit 1358 St Anthony St1356 Saint Anthony St2BR, 1BA$2.00
5310 Venus St, Unit Nurse’s Cove5310 Venus St1BR, 1BA$1.17
1502 Spain St, Unit 15021502 Spain St2BR, 1BA$1.74
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.98
4524 N Robertson St, Unit Apt 1B4524 N Robertson St1BR, 1BA$3.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desire Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desire Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desire Area Apartment is $1,395 at Aloysius Apartments.

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