Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esplanade Ridge Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (20 Rentals)
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Marquis

1900 Esplanade Ave

2519 Cleveland Ave

Marais Street Apartments
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Esplanade at City Park

1677 N Broad St

Bienville Basin Apartments

2424 TULANE
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Esplanade Ridge, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Esplanade Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $456 | $1,650 |
| Esplanade Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $1,050 | $2,565 |
| Esplanade Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $717 | $10,000+ |
| Esplanade Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,426 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Esplanade Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,144 | $2,545 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Esplanade Ridge Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Esplanade Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Esplanade Ridge area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Lumina priced from $456. Marquis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $717. Here are the most affordable Esplanade Ridge apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumina | Perseus (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $456 |
| Marquis | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $717 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplanade Ridge, LA
As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Esplanade Ridge area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3047 Maurepas St Model at 3047 Maurepas St, Unit 3047 in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Esplanade Ridge apartment is the 3029 Banks St Model at 3029 Banks St starting at $1,450 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Mid-City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Esplanade Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3047 Maurepas St, Unit 3047 | 3047 Maurepas St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.60 |
| 3029 Banks St | 3029 Banks St | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 925 N Dupre St, Unit 925 N Dupre | 925 N Dupre St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Marquis | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 3100 Banks St | 743 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 2727 Onzaga St, Unit 2727 | 2727 Onzaga St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEsplanade Ridge, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #20
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esplanade Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Esplanade Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Esplanade Ridge is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Esplanade Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Esplanade Ridge is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Esplanade Ridge costs $14,373.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Esplanade Ridge?
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 37 regular apartments in Esplanade Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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