Cheap Homes for Rent in East Carrollton Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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property at 8428 Oleander St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8428 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 8205 Nelson St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8205 Nelson St, Unit A

8205 Nelson St
New OrleansLA70118

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property at 2300 Jena St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2300 Jena St, Unit B

2300 Jena St
New OrleansLA70115
property at 2427 Peniston St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2427 Peniston St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 8633 Nelson St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8633 Nelson St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 4224 Walmsley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4224 Walmsley Ave

New OrleansLA70125

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property at 627 Jefferson Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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627 Jefferson Ave

New OrleansLA70115
property at 2123 S Lopez St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2123 S Lopez St

New OrleansLA70125

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property at 4606 Clara St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4606 Clara St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 8613 S Claiborne Ave

$1,331

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$1,331

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$1,331

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8613 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70118
property at 8943 Jeannette St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8943 Jeannette St

New OrleansLA70118

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property at 4150 D'Hemecourt St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4150 D'Hemecourt St

New OrleansLA70119

East Carrollton, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Carrollton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Carrollton area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at St. Michael priced from $1,079. Harmony Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here are the most affordable East Carrollton apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Harmony Oaks2 Bdrm Garden, 890 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1,113
Studio Arms ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Marrero Commons3 Bdrm Garden, 1168 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1,273
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Carrollton, LA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Carrollton area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1127 S Dupre St Model at 1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment in the in the Dixon neighborhood starting from $955. The second greatest value East Carrollton apartment is the 4 Bdrm Townhome, 1432 SqFt, Market, Model at Marrero Commons starting at $2,337 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Carrollton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment1127 S Dupre St1BR,1BA$0.64
Marrero Commons4 Bdrm Townhome, 1432 SqFt, Market,4BR,2.5BA$1.63
7817 Birch St7817 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.15
7605 Freret St, Unit Lower7605 Freret St2BR,1BA$1.48
7815 Birch St, Unit 78157815 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.25
2019 Lowerline St, Unit 20192019 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.23
424 Deckbar Ave, Unit D424 Deckbar Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.41
2039 Valence St, Unit 2039 Valence Street2039 Valence St2BR,1BA$1.58
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 -A S. Johnson st.4122 S Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Carrollton, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #53

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Carrollton

What type of rentals are currently available in East Carrollton?

There are currently 276 Apartments for Rent in East Carrollton, LA with pricing that ranges from $933 to $9,620. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Carrollton ranging from $595 to $8,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Carrollton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Carrollton ranges from $595 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,178.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Carrollton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Carrollton range from $1,247 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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