
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (36 Rentals)
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Celeste Landing

King Rampart Senior Living

2213 Clara St

Harmony Oaks Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

4007 Prytania St, Unit 4
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1426-1430 Urania St

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1207 Jackson Ave

2525 Annunciation St, Unit Apt 6

2525 Annunciation St

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building
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Westchase Apartments

4200 4th St

1113 Scotsdale Dr

The Gates on Manhattan
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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 |
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East Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,273 | $690 | $4,066 |
East Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $735 | $5,133 |
East Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $400 | $10,000+ |
East Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,126 | $6,380 |
East Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $1,370 | $10,000+ |
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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 Harmony Oaks Apartments priced from $932. Westchase Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $996. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harmony Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Westchase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $996 |
The Gates on Manhattan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,207 |
Centennial Place Apartments | Bateau | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
The Saulet | Marigny | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, LA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.90 price per square foot 5830 S Robertson St Model at 5830 S Robertson St, Unit 5830 S Robertson 4 Bedroom in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the 2203 Louisiana Ave Model at 2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2203 starting at $1,785 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the West Riverside 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. |
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5830 S Robertson St, Unit 5830 S Robertson 4 Bedroom | 5830 S Robertson St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.90 |
2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2203 | 2203 Louisiana Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
3300 Napoleon Ave | 3300 Napoleon Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
5710 Willow St, Unit 5710 | 5710 Willow St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
2526 Jena St, Unit 2526 Jena | 2526 Jena St | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Moss-Bauer | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
3300 Nashville Ave, Unit 3302 Nashville | 3300 Nashville Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
806 Valmont St, Unit 806.5 | 806 Valmont St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Gates on Manhattan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Westchase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Riverside, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #50
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Riverside, New Orleans, LA
West Jefferson High School
L.H. Marrero Middle School
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Getting Around the East Riverside Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in East Riverside is Harmony Oaks Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in East Riverside costs $11,050.
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 21 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 $417 which is $10,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.
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