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Arts Senior Apartments
1515 Arts StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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200 Carondelet
200 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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2651 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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1107 Odeon StNew Orleans, LA 70114
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3031 Mistletoe St, Unit D
3031 Mistletoe StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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3401 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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1900 Esplanade AveNew Orleans, LA 70116
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1931 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
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3000 Gentilly BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70122
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3400 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
3251 St Ferdinand St
New OrleansLA70126
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1385 Baronne StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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3708 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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1300 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
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3300 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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1808 Elysian Fields AveNew Orleans, LA 70116
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5502 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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2824 Pauger StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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1520 Arts StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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6564 Fleur De Lis DrNew Orleans, LA 70124
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3026 Short StNew Orleans, LA 70125
807 Bourbon St
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929 Dumaine StNew Orleans, LA 70116
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913 Felicity StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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9309 Belfast StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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1233-1225 Marais StNew Orleans, LA 70116
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1311 General Ogden StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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1770 Tchoupitoulas StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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2416 Dante StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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New OrleansLA70119
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3012 Castiglione St, Unit 1B
3012 Castiglione StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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New OrleansLA70119
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925 Common St
925 Common StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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925 Common St
925 Common StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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The Saulet
1420 Annunciation StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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2020 Cypress Acres DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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9309 Belfast St
9309 Belfast StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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2233 St. Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70130
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1610 Allen Toussaint BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70122
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925 Common
925 Common StNew Orleans, LA 70112
1501-1503 Desire St
New OrleansLA70117
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Esplanade at City Park
3443 Esplanade AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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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 | $1,296 | $267 | $2,500 |
| Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $427 | $4,221 |
| Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,155 | $7,586 |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $1,370 | $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 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. The Meridian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $744. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1g-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| The Meridian | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $744 |
| Lake Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Arts Senior Apartments | 1a1t | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| Skyview Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Whispering Palms | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $1.17 price per square foot 117 28th St Model at 117 28th St, Unit 117 28th St in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown New Orleans apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Pythian Apartments starting at $2,062 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 28th St, Unit 117 28th St | 117 28th St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Wilshire Heights | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 8537 Forshey St, Unit 8539 | 8537 Forshey St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Meridian | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 2017 Lowerline St | 2017 Lowerline St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Arts Senior Apartments | 1a1t | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 3031 Mistletoe St, Unit D | 3031 Mistletoe St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $933.
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 $13,540.
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 156 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 $460 which is $13,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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