Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (195 Rentals)

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Celeste Landing
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$716 - $932
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Celeste Landing

1717 Religious StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Forest Park Apartments
$933 - $1,750
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$933 - $1,750
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Forest Park Apartments

3708 Garden Oaks DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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property at 925 Common St

$1,037 - $3,583

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925 Common St

New OrleansLA70112

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property at 7916 Hickory St

$1,100 - $1,500

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7916 Hickory St

New OrleansLA70118

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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 Skyview Terrace priced from $795. 1900 Esplanade Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Skyview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$795
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Whispering PalmsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$850
200 CarondeletStudio-csc-mktStudio,1BA$875
Gates of Oakwood1x1.5TH1BR,1BA$875
City Square 1622 Bdrm Garden, 801 SqFt, Tax Credit, Public Hou...2BR,1BA$911
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA

As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $1.08 price per square foot 700 Florida Blvd Model at 700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd. in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown New Orleans apartment is the 2116 Adams St Model at 2116 Adams St, Unit Middle Floor starting at $1,950 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Carrollton 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.
700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd.700 Florida Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.08
2116 Adams St, Unit Middle Floor2116 Adams St3BR,1BA$1.08
3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro3314 Touro St2BR,1BA$0.71
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.09
1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment1127 S Dupre St1BR,1BA$0.66
Marrero Commons3 Bdrm Garden, 1168 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.09
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
1229 Brockenbraugh Ct, Unit C1229 Brockenbraugh Ct2BR,1BA$1.15
216 Cherokee St, Unit 216216 Cherokee St1BR,1BA$1.11
315 Ash St, Unit 15315 Ash St1BR,1BA$1.03

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown New Orleans?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown New Orleans is at Skyview Terrace listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Orleans Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Orleans Apartment is $850 at Skyview Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown New Orleans Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown New Orleans is starting from $925 at Gates of Oakwood.

What is the most affordable Downtown New Orleans Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown New Orleans Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marrero Commons and starts from $1,273.

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