
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (96 Rentals)
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2702 Felicity St, Unit #4

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

2213 Clara St

2420 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

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4101 S Galvez St, Unit lower unit

1632 Fourth St

2114 Toledano St
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2809 First St

River Garden on Felicity

2427 S Robertson St, Unit 2427

The Georgian

Harmony Oaks

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Centennial Place Apartments

1709-1711 St Andrew St

2001 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

1215 Josephine St, Unit 4

1032 Fourth St, Unit Rear
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1220 Adams St, Unit 2

2223 Washington Ave

3314 Carondelet St

The Saulet

615 Exposition Blvd

2703 3rd St

3204 Second St

4701 S Liberty St, Unit 4701

The Muses Apartment Homes

1702 S Rampart St, Unit A
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920 Poeyfarre St, Unit 204

2121-2131 Louisiana Ave

The Julia at Saint Charles

2367 St Thomas St

4625-4627 Tchoupitoulas St

Delaneaux

4316 Prytania St

3432 Danneel St, Unit 3434

The Woodward Lofts

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit 612
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2530 Jena St, Unit 2530 Jena Street Apt. B

2015 Coliseum St, Unit B

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3200 Cadiz St, Unit Attic

River Garden on St. Andrew

1586 Jefferson Ave

2855 St Charles Ave

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5940 Laurel St, Unit 4

1014-1016 Thalia St

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1509 Robert St, Unit 1509 B

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building
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East Riverside, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $716 | $1,792 |
| East Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $763 | $5,056 |
| East Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| East Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $1,247 | $6,638 |
| East Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $2,000 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 96 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available East Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Riverside area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westchase Apartments priced from $929. 2013 S Liberty Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchase Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| 2013 S Liberty Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,086 |
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Gates on Manhattan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Saulet | Bienville | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, LA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2035 Joseph St Model at 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the 2213 Baronne St Model at 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne starting at $1,975 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St Thomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph | 2035 Joseph St | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne | 2213 Baronne St | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 7817 Birch St | 7817 Birch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 2110 Willow St, Unit C | 2110 Willow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 4101 S Galvez St, Unit lower unit | 4101 S Galvez St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Gates on Manhattan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 2108 Willow St, Unit 2108B | 2108 Willow St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 2013 S Liberty Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Westchase Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Best Local Schools in East Riverside, New Orleans, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Riverside is under $1,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in East Riverside is Westchase Apartments which is listed at $929, while the average apartment in East Riverside costs $9,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Riverside?
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 18 regular apartments in East Riverside 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 East Riverside?
Cheap apartments in East Riverside have an average cost of $518 which is $9,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.
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