
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (63 Rentals)
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1710 N Robertson St

1108-1112 N Miro St

1332 Frenchmen St

920 Conti St, Unit 4

Marais Street Apartments

421 Burgundy St, Unit 4

807 Bourbon St

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 2

Bienville Basin Apartments
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2332 Ursulines Ave

Gravier Place Apartments

812-814 Homer St

Hibernia Tower Apartments

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1230 Mandeville St, Unit B

1300 Gov Nicholls, Unit 2A

925 Common

713 Evelina St

Aloysius Apartments

The Strand Apartments
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1201 Canal Apartments

DH Holmes Apartments

Four Winds

514 Madison St

720 Spain St, Unit 2A

930 Poydras

632 Esplanade Ave

City Square 162

809 Governor Nicholls St

1136 Frenchmen St
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1134 Frenchmen St

819 Saint Peter St, Unit Courtyard Balcony

920 Conti St, Unit Apt 3

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1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1908

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2543 Saint Ann St, Unit 2543 St. Ann St.

National Rice Mill Lofts

617 Dauphine St

1900 Esplanade Ave

708 Orleans St

Marais Apartments
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Saratoga Apartments

2328 Ursulines Ave

1506 N Derbigny St

921 N Miro St

Moss-Bauer

Merchant Lofts

1112 Royal St

500 Powder St

1323 Dauphine St, Unit 3

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French Quarter CBD, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in French Quarter CBD?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Quarter CBD Studio Apartments | $993 | $246 | $1,600 |
| French Quarter CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $259 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,215 | $2,200 | $9,460 |
| French Quarter CBD 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,522 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the French Quarter CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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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 200 Carondelet priced from $875. Marais Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable French Quarter CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Strand Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| 1201 Canal Apartments | 515 | 1BR,1BA | $1,427 |
| DH Holmes Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter CBD, LA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the French Quarter CBD area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 323 Morgan St in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value French Quarter CBD apartment is the 1124 N Johnson St Model at 1124 N Johnson St, Unit 1124 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 Morgan St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| 1124 N Johnson St, Unit 1124 | 1124 N Johnson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Strand Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1908 | 1908 Esplanade Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 339 Carondelet Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 2543 Saint Ann St, Unit 2543 St. Ann St. | 2543 Saint Ann St | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 $1,429.
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 $1,025, while the average apartment in French Quarter CBD costs $11,522.
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 11 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 $270 which is $11,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter CBD.
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