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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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1717 Religious 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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1900 Esplanade AveNew Orleans, LA 70116
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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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2363 N Robertson St, Unit 2363
2363 N Robertson StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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1502 Piety St, Unit 1502
1502 Piety StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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Whispering Palms
3400 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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3401 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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2617 S Galvez St, Unit A
2617 S Galvez StNew Orleans, LA 70125
3025-3027 Laussat Pl
New OrleansLA70117
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7114 Freret St
7114 Freret StNew Orleans, LA 70118
3251 St Ferdinand St
New OrleansLA70126
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3708 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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1100 S Tonti StNew Orleans, LA 70125
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3320 Clara StNew Orleans, LA 70115
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Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+
1385 Baronne StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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1300 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
2114 Toledano St
New OrleansLA70115
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1808 Elysian Fields AveNew Orleans, LA 70117
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5502 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
2909 Hollygrove St
New OrleansLA70118
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3026 Short StNew Orleans, LA 70125
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6564 Fleur De Lis DrNew Orleans, LA 70124
807 Bourbon St
New OrleansLA70116
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2139 Cadiz StNew Orleans, LA 70115
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4223 S Carrollton AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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625 Jackson AveNew Orleans, LA 70130
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1016 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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1610 Allen Toussaint BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70122
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4007 Prytania StNew Orleans, LA 70115
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615 S Johnson StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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925 Common StNew Orleans, LA 70112
8809 Colapissa St
New OrleansLA70118
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913 Felicity StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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929 Dumaine St
929 Dumaine StNew Orleans, LA 70116
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Marais Street Apartments
1233-1225 Marais StNew Orleans, LA 70116
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234 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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2824 Pauger StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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1016 Canal St
1016 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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2323 Leonidas St, Unit The Sage Suite
2323 Leonidas StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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Centennial Place Apartments
1770 Tchoupitoulas StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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2416 Dante StNew Orleans, LA 70118
824 Royal St
New OrleansLA70116
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Gravier Place Apartments
837 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
2000 S Liberty St
New OrleansLA70113
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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 | $1,348 | $267 | $4,070 |
| Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $427 | $5,427 |
| Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,473 | $932 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown New Orleans 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,569 | $4,514 | $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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1g-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| Marquis | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $726 |
| Lake Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $767 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 1x1.5 TH | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Iris | 1BR,1BA | $847 |
| Whispering Palms | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA
As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $0.73 price per square foot 614 Fourth St Model at 614 Fourth St, Unit 614 in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,450. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 614 Fourth St, Unit 614 | 614 Fourth St | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Wilshire Heights | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 2439 Second St, Unit Don or Sharon | 2439 Second St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 2617 S Galvez St, Unit A | 2617 S Galvez St | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 2115 Marengo St, Unit C | 2115 Marengo St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 2363 N Robertson St, Unit 2363 | 2363 N Robertson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 1502 Piety St, Unit 1502 | 1502 Piety St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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 $850.
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 $12,033.
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 122 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 $427 which is $11,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.