Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (44 Rentals)

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property at 824 Royal St

$1,100 - $3,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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824 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 2317 N Rampart St

$1,395 - $2,229

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2317 N Rampart St

New OrleansLA70117
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930 Poydras
$1,495 - $3,125
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$1,360 - $2,990
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930 Poydras

930 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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property at 632 Esplanade Ave

$1,700 - $3,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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632 Esplanade Ave

New OrleansLA70116
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

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

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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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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Thirteen15
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thirteen15

1315 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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The California Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The California Building

1111 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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220 Decatur St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Decatur St

220 Decatur StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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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 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. 1900 Esplanade Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable French Quarter CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1g-tc301BR,1BA$427
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068
925 CommonThe HarmonyStudio,1BA$1,195
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,301
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Thirteen15CStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter CBD, LA

As of February 19, 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
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Gravier Place Apartments3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,3BA$1.59
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Hibernia Tower Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.07
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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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 $1,400.

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 $427, while the average apartment in French Quarter CBD costs $5,862.

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 69 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 $750 which is $5,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter CBD.

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