
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (48 Rentals)


1008 Newton St

Celeste Landing

Whispering Palms

3300 Garden Oaks Dr

1677 Paul Morphy St

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Forest Park Apartments

2633 Louisa St

2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit A

1938 Pace Blvd, Unit 1938

810 Whitney Ave.
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707 Gallier St

2301 Peniston St

1910 N Dorgenois St

6050-6050 Hayne Blvd
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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 | $1,217 | $690 | $4,066 |
Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $735 | $5,233 |
Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $400 | $10,000+ |
Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,126 | $7,060 |
Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $1,370 | $10,000+ |
Downtown New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,973 | $1,950 | $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 $1,050.
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 $717, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $11,970.
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 87 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 $11,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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