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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 Studio unit found at Whispering Palms priced from $699. Marquis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $717. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$699
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
Lake VillaStudioStudio,1BA$785
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,006
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,050
Marrero Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,086
6564 Fleur De Lis DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA

As of August 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2203 Louisiana Ave Model at 2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2203 in the in the West Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown New Orleans apartment is the 3636 Upperline St Model at 3636 Upperline St, Unit 3636 Upperline St starting at $1,975 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Dixon 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.
2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 22032203 Louisiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
3636 Upperline St, Unit 3636 Upperline St3636 Upperline St3BR,1BA$1.23
320 S Dupre St, Unit 320320 S Dupre St3BR,1BA$0.96
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.18
129 34th St, Unit 127129 34th St2BR,1BA$1.11
2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living2323 Leonidas St1BR,1BA$0.81
209 Pine St, Unit 4209 Pine St2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Cypress AcresTwo Bedroom C2BR,2.5BA$1.02
Metairie Plaza Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.16
2325 Columbus St2325 Columbus St2BR,1BA$1.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Orleans is Harmony Oaks Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $18,640.

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 125 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 $370 which is $18,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.

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