Cheap Homes for Rent in the Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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property at 1332 Frenchmen St

$825

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$825

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1332 Frenchmen St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 1713 Gallier St

$1,099

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$1,099

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$1,099

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1713 Gallier St, Unit B

1713 Gallier St
New OrleansLA70117
property at 1715 Gallier St

$1,099

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$1,099

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$1,099

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1715 Gallier St, Unit B

1715 Gallier St
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 Elysian Apartments priced from $975. Marais Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Desire Area apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elysian ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$975
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $2.08 price per square foot 1356 Saint Anthony St Model at 1356 Saint Anthony St, Unit 1358 St Anthony St in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the 2612 Urquhart St Model at 2612 Urquhart St, Unit 2612 starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre 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.
1356 Saint Anthony St, Unit 1358 St Anthony St1356 Saint Anthony St3BR,1BA$2.08
2612 Urquhart St, Unit 26122612 Urquhart St1BR,1BA$1.33
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Elysian ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desire Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Desire Area?

There are currently 118 Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA with pricing that ranges from $837 to $2,500. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desire Area ranging from $788 to $5,000.

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 $788 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,719.

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