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Harmony Oaks
3320 Clara StNew Orleans, LA 70115
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $309 (217 Rentals)
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Celeste Landing
1717 Religious StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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St. Peter
2640 Saint Peters StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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$726 - $2,545
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Marquis
2651 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Skyview Terrace
3401 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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1900 Esplanade Ave
1900 Esplanade AveNew Orleans, LA 70116
1712 N Robertson St
New OrleansLA70116
2536 Conti St
New OrleansLA70119
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$825
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2750 Orchid St, Unit 2750 C
2750 Orchid StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)
1931 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
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Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly
3000 Gentilly BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70122
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Whispering Palms
3400 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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$850
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3026 Short St, Unit C
3026 Short StNew Orleans, LA 70125
4836 Banks St
New OrleansLA70119
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$900
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2424 Lapeyrouse St, Unit A
2424 Lapeyrouse StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Chateau Lake Terrace
1610 Allen Toussaint BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70122
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2519 Washington Ave, Unit Apt. C
2519 Washington AveNew Orleans, LA 70113
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Forest Park Apartments
3708 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+
1385 Baronne StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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1300 OCH at H3C Apartments
1300 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
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1520 Lesseps St
New OrleansLA70117
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$995
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2719 S Liberty St, Unit 2719 S Liberty St
2719 S Liberty StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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$1,000
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5765 Cameron Blvd, Unit 5765 Cameron Blvd.Apt B
5765 Cameron BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70122
126 S Hennessey St
New OrleansLA70119
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6564 Fleur De Lis Dr
6564 Fleur De Lis DrNew Orleans, LA 70124
739-741 Leontine St
New OrleansLA70115
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Marais Street Apartments
1233-1225 Marais StNew Orleans, LA 70116
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8128 Pritchard Pl, Unit B
8128 Pritchard PlNew Orleans, LA 70118
2015 Coliseum St
New OrleansLA70130
1507 Gentilly Blvd
New OrleansLA70119
From Campus to Cajun Cuisine: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in New Orleans
Moving to New Orleans for college? Find your off-campus rental near Tulane, Loyola, Dillard, and more. This guide covers nearby neighborhoods, culture, and starting your student life in the Big Easy.
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River Garden on Felicity
913 Felicity StNew Orleans, LA 70130
2704-2706 N Dorgenois St
New OrleansLA70117
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1933 Washington Ave, Unit 201A
1933 Washington AveNew Orleans, LA 70113
4337-4339 Banks St
New OrleansLA70119
2439 George Nick Connor Dr
New OrleansLA70119
9540 Stroelitz St
New OrleansLA70118
3201 N Galvez St
New OrleansLA70117
4125 Magazine St
New OrleansLA70115
4221 Palmyra St
New OrleansLA70119
3313 Baronne St
New OrleansLA70115
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3120 N Robertson St, Unit 3120 N. Robertson
3120 N Robertson StNew Orleans, LA 70117
1215 Josephine St
New OrleansLA70130
2404 A P Tureaud Ave
New OrleansLA70119
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2525 Annunciation St
2525 Annunciation StNew Orleans, LA 70130
1917 Gallier St
New OrleansLA70117
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2429 Desire St, Unit 2429 Desire Street
2429 Desire StNew Orleans, LA 70117
4228-4230 Baudin St
New OrleansLA70119
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Zurqui at Cypress
2020 Cypress Acres DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
2525 Annunciation St
New OrleansLA70130
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Esplanade at City Park
3443 Esplanade AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Local Guide
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 | $1,419 | $716 | $5,802 |
| Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $725 | $9,875 |
| Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $1,213 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,663 | $309 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,289 | $5,295 | $10,000+ |
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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 4 Beds unit found at Harmony Oaks priced from $309. Marquis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $726. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Oaks | 4 Bdrm Townhome, 1360 SqFt, Tax Credit, 20% AMI | 4BR, 2BA | $309 |
| Marquis | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $726 |
| Chase on Lake Avenue | S | Studio, 1BA | $755 |
| Skyview Terrace | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
| Whispering Palms | Studio 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| 105-117 Raspberry Ln. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 1x1.5TH | 1BR, 1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA
As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3316 Touro St Model at 3316 Touro St, Unit 3316 touro in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown New Orleans apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at Wilshire Heights in the Metairie neighborhood starting at $1,659 with a $1.09 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Orleans apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3316 Touro St, Unit 3316 touro | 3316 Touro St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.71 |
| Wilshire Heights | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 3BR, 2BA | $1.09 |
| 1124 N Johnson St, Unit 1124 | 1124 N Johnson St | 2BR, 2BA | $1.10 |
| 6237 Catina St, Unit 6237 Catina St. | 6237 Catina St | 3BR, 2BA | $1.17 |
| 4237 General Pershing St, Unit 4237 | 4237 General Pershing St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.22 |
| fsa0145 | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
| 1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double | 1028 Cherokee St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.19 |
| 1161 Lake Ave, Unit 119c | 1161 Lake Ave | Studio, 1BA | $1.11 |
| 3026 Short St, Unit C | 3026 Short St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Orleans is Skyview Terrace which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $1,725.
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 64 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 $302 which is $1,423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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