Cheap Homes for Rent in East Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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East Riverside, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Riverside area of New Orleans, LA is a 4 Beds unit found at Harmony Oaks Apartments priced from $291. Westchase Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $836. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Oaks Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse Tax Credit***4BR,2BA$291
Westchase ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$836
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,191
The Gates on Manhattan2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Centennial Place ApartmentsBateau1BR,1BA$1,296

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, LA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1302 Soniat St Model at 1302 Soniat St, Unit 1302 Soniat in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the 3300 Napoleon Ave Model at 3300 Napoleon Ave starting at $1,975 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1302 Soniat St, Unit 1302 Soniat1302 Soniat St3BR,2BA$1.25
3300 Napoleon Ave3300 Napoleon Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.23
2526 Jena St, Unit 2526 Jena2526 Jena St3BR,2BA$1.71
Moss-Bauer2x22BR,2BA$1.60
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.55
3300 Nashville Ave, Unit 3302 Nashville3300 Nashville Ave2BR,2BA$1.81
4008 Prytania St, Unit B4008 Prytania St1BR,1BA$1.60
The Gates on Manhattan2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.41
821 Bordeaux St, Unit 821821 Bordeaux St1BR,1BA$1.75
Westchase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in East Riverside?

There are currently 711 Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, LA with pricing that ranges from $291 to $14,400. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Riverside ranging from $595 to $7,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Riverside ranges from $595 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,685.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Riverside range from $1,126 to $6,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $4,256. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $291.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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