
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $925 (62 Rentals)


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St. Peter

2255 N Galvez St

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Whispering Palms

130 S Hennessey St

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

521-527 Wagner St

412 S Murat St
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2704-2706 N Dorgenois St

3120 N Robertson St, Unit 3120 N. Robertson

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4228-4230 Baudin St

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8813 Edinburgh St, Unit 8813 Edinburgh

3233 Loyola Ave

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1910 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1910 A

2428-2430 Clover St

2429 Desire St, Unit 2429 Desire Street

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2500 Music St

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709 N Murat St, Unit 709 murat

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1426-1430 Urania 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 | $1,155 | $246 | $3,598 |
| Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $259 | $10,000+ |
Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,100 | $9,723 |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $335 | $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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Orleans is Gates of Oakwood which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $1,662.
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 27 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 $236 which is $1,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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