
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $725 (132 Rentals)


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Celeste Landing

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2750 Orchid St, Unit 2750 C

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

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3026 Short St, Unit C

4836 Banks St

Skyview Terrace

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2424 Lapeyrouse St, Unit A

Chateau Lake Terrace
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Harmony Oaks

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Forest Park Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Whispering Palms

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2719 S Liberty St, Unit 2719 S Liberty St

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5765 Cameron Blvd, Unit 5765 Cameron Blvd.Apt B

126 S Hennessey St

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

739-741 Leontine St
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8128 Pritchard Pl, Unit B

2015 Coliseum St

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Gravier Place Apartments

9540 Stroelitz St

2439 George Nick Connor Dr

4337-4339 Banks St

4221 Palmyra St

1933 Washington Ave, Unit 201A

2404 A P Tureaud Ave
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2525 Annunciation St

2525 Annunciation St

7824 Oak St

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4115 Burgundy St, Unit 4115

1300 Gov Nicholls, Unit 1A

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4524 N Robertson St, Unit Apt 1B

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5310 Venus St, Unit Nurse’s Cove

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7104 Spruce St, Unit D

3101 St Roch Ave

1007 Broadway St, Unit C
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8724 Forshey St

1521 N Dupre St, Unit 1519

4219 Perrier St

2424 TULANE

Marrero Commons

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Sailboat Bay

1607 St Ann St.

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The Saulet

Columbia Parc at the Bayou District
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Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Orleans Studio Apartments | $1,419 | $716 | $5,802 |
Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $725 | $9,875 |
| Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $1,213 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,663 | $309 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,289 | $5,295 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Orleans Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown New Orleans is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Orleans is Skyview Terrace which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $1,720.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown New Orleans?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 50 regular apartments in Downtown New Orleans that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
Cheap apartments in Downtown New Orleans have an average cost of $307 which is $1,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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