Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA (1,623 Rentals)

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Forest Park Apartments
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$933 - $1,881
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$933 - $1,881
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Forest Park Apartments

3708 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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The Jackson
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$1,715 - $2,080
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$1,715 - $2,080
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The Jackson

625 Jackson AveNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Parkway Apartments
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$1,625 - $2,200
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$1,625 - $2,200
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Parkway Apartments

4650 Washington AveNew Orleans, LA 70125
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Canal 1535
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$1,867 - $4,238
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Canal 1535

1535 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Celeste Landing
$716 - $932
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Celeste Landing

1717 Religious StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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The Residences
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$1,140 - $1,620
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The Residences

615 S Johnson StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central New Orleans. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with little ones? this residential area has now become known as a favorite residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great school districts for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks, paths, and trails is very important. Downtown New Orleans has a reputation as providing first-class access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town has emerged as one of the best luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs or cats? this area of New Orleans has established a name for itself as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Orleans

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown New Orleans area of New Orleans, LA?

As of today, August 14, 2026, there are currently 1,623 available Downtown New Orleans apartments priced from $246 to $16,493, with an average monthly rent of $1,905.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown New Orleans?

There are currently 782 Studio Apartments in Downtown New Orleans with rent ranges from $246 to $3,598 with an average price of $1,155.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown New Orleans Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown New Orleans ranges from $259 to $10,359 with an average monthly rent of $1,606.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown New Orleans cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown New Orleans range from $925 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,163.

How expensive are Downtown New Orleans Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown New Orleans on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $9,723 - averaging $2,261 for the location.

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