Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (141 Rentals)

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Celeste Landing
$716 - $932
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Celeste Landing

1717 Religious StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Marquis
$726 - $2,545
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Marquis

2651 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Forest Park Apartments
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$933 - $1,881
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Forest Park Apartments

3708 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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1301 Napoleon Ave

New OrleansLA70115

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Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown New Orleans Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Orleans area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. Skyview Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1i-tc301BR,1BA$427
Skyview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$795
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Chase on Lake AvenueSStudio,1BA$840
Whispering PalmsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$850
Gates of Oakwood1x1.5TH1BR,1BA$875
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Prytania Building (LKA)1/11BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $1.20 price per square foot 7800 Jeannette St Model at 7800 Jeannette St, Unit 7800 Jeannette in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown New Orleans apartment is the 700 Florida Blvd Model at 700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd. starting at $1,950 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Orleans apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7800 Jeannette St, Unit 7800 Jeannette7800 Jeannette St3BR,2BA$1.20
700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd.700 Florida Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.05
2328 Nashville Ave, Unit 23282328 Nashville Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.09
1124 N Johnson St, Unit 11241124 N Johnson St2BR,2BA$1.20
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
709 N Murat St, Unit 709 murat709 N Murat St2BR,1BA$1.28
4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4120 S. Johnson st.apt2024122 S Johnson St3BR,1BA$1.22
1161 Lake Ave, Unit 119c1161 Lake AveStudio ,1BA$1.11
315 Ash St, Unit 15315 Ash St1BR,1BA$1.03

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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Louisiana including Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, and the greater New Orleans area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, 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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