Cheap Homes for Rent in the Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $750 (28 Rentals)

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property at 2522 N Tonti St
$1,100
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2522 N Tonti St

New OrleansLA70117

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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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property at 1637 Franklin Ave
$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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1637 Franklin Ave

New OrleansLA70117
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
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 Homes for Rent in Desire Area, LA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the Desire Area area is the $1.14 price per square foot 4757 Tulip St Model at 4757 Tulip St in the Lake Forest East neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Desire Area rental home is the 2550 N Galvez St Model at 2550 N Galvez St in the Dillard neighborhood starting at $750 with a $0.40 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desire Area homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4757 Tulip St4757 Tulip St3BR, 2.5BA$1.14
2550 N Galvez St2550 N Galvez St1BR, 1BA$0.40
1735 Feliciana St1735 Feliciana St3BR, 2BA$1.21
6095 Wilton Dr6095 Wilton Dr3BR, 2BA$1.07
3120 Law St3120 Law St2BR, 1BA$0.99
4304 Pauger St4304 Pauger St2BR, 1BA$1.08
4032 N Miro St4032 N Miro St3BR, 1BA$1.09
4230 N Claiborne Ave4230 N Claiborne Ave3BR, 3BA$1.16
2114 Feliciana St2114 Feliciana St3BR, 2BA$1.23
2519 N Derbigny St2519 N Derbigny St2BR, 1BA$1.21

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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA

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

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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 121 Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA with pricing that ranges from $810 to $10,710. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desire Area ranging from $750 to $3,000.

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 $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,641.

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