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

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Elmwood Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Homes

3901 Indiana StNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Sacred Heart
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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7700 Downman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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1418 Behrman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1418 Behrman Ave

1418 Behrman AveNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Magnolia Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

6001 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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St. Peter Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Peter Apartments

2630 St Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Flint Goodridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flint Goodridge

2425 Louisiana AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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Cypress Manor II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Manor II

3613 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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Oakvilla Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakvilla Apartments

3601 Bender DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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803 Felicity
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Felicity

803 Felicity StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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2900-2902 Aubry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2900-2902 Aubry St

2900-2902 Aubry StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Cypress Acres
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Acres

2020 Cypress Acres DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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722-724 Louisa St
2 Bedroom Apartments

722-724 Louisa St

722-724 Louisa StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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New Orleans's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about New Orleans and the best places to live with original content written by our Minneapolis, MN Local Expert Melissa Maxwell

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C & R Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

C & R Apartments

1201 Lake AveMetairie, LA 70005
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The Pines Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

112-250 Holmes Blvd, Terrytown, LnTerrytown, LA 70056
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.