Cheap Homes for Rent in Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $700 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1526 Spain St

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1526 Spain St, Unit B

1526 Spain St
New OrleansLA70117

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property at 1723 New Orleans St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1723 New Orleans St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 4510 Rosemont Pl

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4510 Rosemont Pl

New OrleansLA70126

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property at 2215 N Galvez St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2215 N Galvez St

New OrleansLA70117
property at 1353 Annette St

$1,276

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$1,276
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$1,276

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1353 Annette St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 2317 N Claiborne Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2317 N Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70117

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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

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 Arts Senior Apartments priced from $788. Patriot Point of New Orleans has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $837. Here are the most affordable Desire Area apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arts Senior Apartments1a1t1BR,1BA$788
Patriot Point of New Orleans1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$837
Highrise NOLAOne Bed1BR,1BA$915
Elysian ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$975
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $1.90 price per square foot 920 Frenchmen St Model at 920 Frenchmen St in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the Magnolia Model at Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly starting at $1,008 with a $1.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
920 Frenchmen St920 Frenchmen St3BR,2BA$1.90
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.05
1225 Clouet St1225 Clouet St2BR,2BA$1.78
2483 Verbena St, Unit 24832483 Verbena St2BR,1BA$1.66
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Highrise NOLAOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.31
Arts Senior Apartments1a1t1BR,1BA$1.21
Patriot Point of New Orleans1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Elysian ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desire Area, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #45

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desire Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Desire Area?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA with pricing that ranges from $267 to $6,148. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desire Area ranging from $750 to $2,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Desire Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Desire Area ranges from $750 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,582.

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