
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $259 (141 Rentals)


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Celeste Landing

Arts Senior Apartments

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

Skyview Terrace

3251 St Ferdinand St

2035 Arts St, Unit C

2320 Annette St

3025-3027 Laussat Pl
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Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

Forest Park Apartments

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Whispering Palms

3300 Garden Oaks Dr

Elysian Apartments

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5502 Loyola Ave, Unit 5502, Unit 5502

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1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment, Unit Student Apartment

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

3026 Short St, Unit C, Unit C
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3507 Royal St

Marais Street Apartments

929 Dumaine St

2114 Toledano St

9309 Belfast St, Unit Room C

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1820 Dante St, Unit 1820 Dante St., Unit 1820 Dante St.

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Centennial Place Apartments

1424 Saint Bernard Ave

1509 St Ann St.

807 Bourbon St
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925 Common St, Unit GO ID1272335P

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272333P

Chateau Lake Terrace

9309 Belfast St, Unit Room B

2001 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

4119 N Derbigny St, Unit 4119 N Derbigny Street

9309 Belfast St, Unit Room A

1819 St Roch Ave

4072 State St Dr, Unit State Street Drive

2023 Coliseum St
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Bienville Basin Apartments

Riverside Retreat at Federal City

The Saulet

Esplanade at City Park

9540 Stroelitz St

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7620 Freret St, Unit 7620 FRERET, Unit 7620 FRERET

121 N St Patrick St

The Muses Apartment Homes

Columbia Parc at the Bayou District

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2323 Leonidas St
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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 | $1,161 | $246 | $2,500 |
Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $259 | $5,097 |
| Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $885 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $1,247 | $9,169 |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $1,370 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #1
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Orleans is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $7,725.
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 99 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 $417 which is $7,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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