Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (68 Rentals)

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property at 925 Common St

$1,146 - $4,242

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$1,146
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Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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925 Common St

New OrleansLA70112

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property at 1016 Canal St

$1,257 - $1,261

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$1,261
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Studio Rentals

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1016 Canal St

New OrleansLA70112

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property at 527 Spain St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

527 Spain St

New OrleansLA70117

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property at 632 Esplanade Ave

$1,600 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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632 Esplanade Ave

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 807 Bourbon St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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807 Bourbon St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 708 Orleans St

$1,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Orleans St

New OrleansLA70116
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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
property at 1353 Annette St

$1,276

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$1,276
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1353 Annette St

New OrleansLA70116
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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From Campus to Cajun Cuisine: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in New Orleans

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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. 200 Carondelet has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. 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
200 CarondeletStudio-csc-mktStudio,1BA$875
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,163
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,275
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
925 CommonSYMPHONYStudio,1BA$1,350
1201 Canal Apartments5151BR,1BA$1,427
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter CBD, LA

As of May 21, 2026 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
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 19081908 Esplanade Ave2BR,2BA$1.68
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.74
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.70
930 Poydras1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.89
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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French Quarter Cbd, New Orleans, LA

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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 $1,457.

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

The cheapest apartment in French Quarter CBD is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in French Quarter CBD costs $3,000.

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 23 regular apartments in French Quarter CBD 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 French Quarter CBD?

Cheap apartments in French Quarter CBD have an average cost of $556 which is $2,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter CBD.

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