
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $925 (93 Rentals)


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St. Peter

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Whispering Palms

1520 Lesseps St

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

1507 Gentilly Blvd

Harmony Oaks

2704-2706 N Dorgenois St
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3201 N Galvez St

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1917 Gallier St

2429 Desire St, Unit 2429 Desire Street

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8525 Forshey St

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1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double

4226 Downman Rd, Unit 1

1026 Dumaine St
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516-518 S Hennessey St, Unit 518 S Hennessey St

8207 Freret St

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1802 Cambronne St, Unit 1802

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3216 Toulouse St, Unit 3216 Toulouse Street

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4237 General Pershing St, Unit 4237

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2313 Dabadie St, Unit 2313 D'Abadie St

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2233 Humanity St, Unit 2233 Humanity St
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2400 Annette St

Marrero Commons

535 S Tonti St

4129 Prytania St

2347 Annunciation St

2546 Myrtle St
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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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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 Marquis which is listed at $726, 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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