Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $403 (44 Rentals)

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1013 Royal St
$1,200
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$1,200

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1013 Royal St

1013 Royal StNew Orleans, LA 70116
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property at 1423 Henriette Delille St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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1423 Henriette Delille St, Unit A

1423 Henriette Delille St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 632 Esplanade Ave

$1,500 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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632 Esplanade Ave

New OrleansLA70116

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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
Senior Living
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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The California Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The California Building

1111 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
Corporate Housing
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Thirteen15
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thirteen15

1315 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
property at 1221 Decatur St

$1,500

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1221 Decatur St, Unit 302

1221 Decatur St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 818 St Peter

$1,500

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$1,500

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818 St Peter

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 523 Dumaine St

$1,550

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$1,550

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523 Dumaine St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 622 Dauphine St

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 Dauphine St

New OrleansLA70112
property at 523 Dumaine St

$1,600

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$1,600

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523 Dumaine St

New OrleansLA70116

French Quarter, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available French Quarter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the French Quarter area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. Bienville Basin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable French Quarter apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1i-tc301BR,1BA$427
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,350
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,394
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
930 Poydras1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
925 CommonROOSEVELTStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, LA

As of August 23, 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 3 Bedrooms Model at DH Holmes Apartments starting at $2,673 with a $1.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
323 Morgan St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.84
DH Holmes Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.73
930 PoydrasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.19
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.80
925 Common1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 791451BR,1BA$2.26
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
200 CarondeletL1AA802C1BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap French Quarter Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in French Quarter?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in French Quarter is at 200 Carondelet listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom French Quarter Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom French Quarter Apartment is $427 at 200 Carondelet.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom French Quarter Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in French Quarter is starting from $1,762 at City Square 162.

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