
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the French Quarter area of New Orleans.


The Pythian Apartments

807 Bourbon St

925 Common St

1016 Canal St

929 Dumaine St

Gravier Place Apartments

Marais Street Apartments

824 Royal St
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1016 Canal St

2317 N Rampart St

925 Common

Bienville Basin Apartments

508 Madison St

514 Madison St

508 Madison St

508 Chartres St

508 Chartres St
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Hibernia Tower Apartments

1265 Esplanade Ave

2317 N Rampart St

Aloysius Apartments

1201 Canal Apartments

DH Holmes Apartments

930 Poydras

Four Winds

Canal 1535
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925 Common St

The Strand Apartments

2317 N Rampart St

632 Esplanade Ave

Moss-Bauer

Marais Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

Thirteen15

The California Building
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220 Decatur St
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in French Quarter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Quarter Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $246 | $3,392 |
| French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $427 | $4,268 |
| French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $1,541 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,608 | $2,243 | $8,563 |
| French Quarter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,742 | $4,671 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the French Quarter Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available French Quarter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the French Quarter area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $875. The Pythian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $954. Here are the most affordable French Quarter apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| 925 Common | The Harmony | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,342 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Thirteen15 | C | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1201 Canal Apartments | 428 | 1BR,1BA | $1,426 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, LA
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the French Quarter 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 apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Pythian Apartments starting at $2,062 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for French Quarter 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 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.62 |
| 930 Poydras | Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.19 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap French Quarter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in French Quarter is under $1,426.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in French Quarter is The Pythian Apartments which is listed at $954, while the average apartment in French Quarter costs $12,980.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in French Quarter?
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 65 regular apartments in French Quarter that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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