
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $925 (64 Rentals)


3300 Garden Oaks Dr

2109 Mandeville St, Unit 2109 Mandeville St.

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Whispering Palms

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4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 -A S. Johnson st.

130 S Hennessey St

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

1830 Elysian Fields Ave

3201 N Galvez St
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Harmony Oaks

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Forest Park Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

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Zurqui at Cypress

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3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro

2332 Ursulines Ave

7465-7467 Garfield St

3432 Danneel St, Unit 3434

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2255 N Miro St, Unit 2255 N Miro
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2255 N Miro St, Unit 2A

3318 Broadway St, Unit 303

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2019 Lowerline St, Unit 2019

6237 Curie St, Unit 6237

2367 St Thomas St

1013 Louisa St

6235 Curie St, Unit 6235

1426-1430 Urania St

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5547 Woodlawn Pl

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2729 Onzaga St, Unit 2729
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1836 Marigny St, Unit Cozy Updated Marigny Shotgun Double | 2BD/1BA

7621 Alabama St

2311 Baronne St

3336 De Armas St, Unit 1

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Sacred Heart

Liberty Place Apartments

The Meridian

River Garden Historic Apartments

X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts
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7700 Downman Rd

Magnolia Gardens

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St. Peter Apartments

Liberty Park Apartments

Flint Goodridge

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Cypress Manor II

2013 S Liberty Rd

2900-2902 Aubry 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 | $1,122 | $246 | $3,000 |
| Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $259 | $10,000+ |
Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,140 | $5,873 |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $1,370 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,012 | $1,750 | $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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Orleans is Marquis which is listed at $726, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $9,000.
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 46 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 $332 which is $8,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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