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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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French Quarter CBD, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available French Quarter CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the French Quarter CBD area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at 1900 Esplanade Ave priced from $800. Marais Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable French Quarter CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
925 CommonThe HarmonyStudio,1BA$1,325
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Thirteen15CStudio,1BA$1,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter CBD, LA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the French Quarter CBD area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment Model at The Annex Luxury Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value French Quarter CBD apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 323 Morgan St starting at $3,200 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for French Quarter CBD apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
323 Morgan St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.84
Hibernia Tower Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Gravier Place Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.77
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
1301 Ursulines Ave, Unit Upper1301 Ursulines Ave1BR,1BA$1.73
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.77
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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French Quarter Cbd, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #10

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap French Quarter CBD Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in French Quarter CBD?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in French Quarter CBD is under $1,405.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter CBD?

The cheapest apartment in French Quarter CBD is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in French Quarter CBD costs $17,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in French Quarter CBD?

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 67 regular apartments in French Quarter CBD that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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