
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $725 (132 Rentals) Page 3 of 3


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1325 Lake Ave
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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+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 132 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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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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