
Homes for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA Under $2,000 (281 Rentals)


5534 S Johnson St

1507 Dante St

724 Governor Nicholls St, Unit #G

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit Garden District Condo

920 Poeyfarre St, Unit 211

2228 Arts St

1823 Audubon St

4416 Dreux Ave

1544 Camp St, Unit 9
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2650 Gladiolus St

1926 Pace Blvd, Unit 1926 PACE BLVD

2125 Delachaise St, Unit 2125DelachaiseSt

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit 1213

900 Bartholomew St, Unit 103

7706 Spruce Street, Unit Upper Unit

440 Wagner St

2136 2nd St

713 Evelina St

728 Desire St, Unit D
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8613 S Claiborne Ave

1924 Pace Blvd

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit 1307

1304 Simon Bolivar Ave, Unit 1304.5

1100 Hendee St

4615 Dart St, Unit Fountainblue Guest House

2703 3rd St

2528 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1313 France St

2421 Monroe St
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625 N Scott St

8810 Oleander St

1832 Painters St, Unit Studio

9107 Fig St

1332 Frenchmen St

8627 Apple St

1319 Port St

321 Pelican Ave, Unit 321

2255 N Miro St, Unit 2A

2015 Coliseum St, Unit D
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1661 Jo Ann Pl, Unit 1661

5522 Wingate Dr, Unit A

240 16th St, Unit 1/2Duplex

1215 Josephine St, Unit 4

1215 Josephine St, Unit Apt 5

1215 Josephine St, Unit 13

3301 Elysian Fields Ave, Unit Furnished first floor 2 bed, 1.5 bath

3221 St Claude Ave

2439 George Nick Connor Dr, Unit 2439 GNC

3121 Urquhart St
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Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown New Orleans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,733 | $950 | $5,500 |
| Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,092 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,009 | $1,450 | $5,000 |
| Downtown New Orleans 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,377 | $2,100 | $5,500 |
| Downtown New Orleans 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 281 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Orleans
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown New Orleans?
There are currently 1537 Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $15,125. There are also 401 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown New Orleans ranging from $595 to $6,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown New Orleans?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown New Orleans ranges from $595 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,818.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown New Orleans?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown New Orleans range from $1,140 to $9,058, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.
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