Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esplanade Ridge Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Sacred Heart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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St. Peter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Peter Apartments

2630 St Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts

635 N Scott StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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2900-2902 Aubry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2900-2902 Aubry St

2900-2902 Aubry StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Esplanade Ridge, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Esplanade Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Esplanade Ridge area of New Orleans, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $717. Esplanade at City Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Esplanade Ridge apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,050
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
The Crescent ClubResidence A1BR,1BA$1,443
City Square 1621 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esplanade Ridge, LA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Esplanade Ridge area is the $1.47 price per square foot 227 S Gayoso St Model at 227 S Gayoso St, Unit 227 in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Esplanade Ridge apartment is the 320 S Dupre St Model at 320 S Dupre St, Unit 320 starting at $1,595 with a $1.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
227 S Gayoso St, Unit 227227 S Gayoso St3BR,2BA$1.47
320 S Dupre St, Unit 320320 S Dupre St3BR,1BA$1.03
2717 Annette St, Unit 2719 Annette2717 Annette St4BR,2BA$1.43
2719 Annette St, Unit 2719 Annette St.2719 Annette St4BR,2BA$1.43
3029 Banks St3029 Banks St3BR,1BA$1.09
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
1300 Treme St, Unit A1300 Treme St2BR,1BA$1.36
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
2523 Saint Ann St, Unit #B2523 Saint Ann St2BR,1BA$1.76
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Esplanade Ridge, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,450.

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 $11,970.

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 16 regular apartments in Esplanade Ridge 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 Esplanade Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Esplanade Ridge have an average cost of $753 which is $11,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Esplanade Ridge.

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