
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (48 Rentals)
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920 Conti St, Unit 4

Marais Street Apartments

807 Bourbon St

421 Burgundy St, Unit 4

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 2

Bienville Basin Apartments

Gravier Place Apartments

1300 Gov Nicholls, Unit 2A
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Hibernia Tower Apartments

925 Common

Aloysius Apartments

The Strand Apartments

1201 Canal Apartments

DH Holmes Apartments

Four Winds

514 Madison St

930 Poydras
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922 N Roman St

632 Esplanade Ave

City Square 162

809 Governor Nicholls St

819 Saint Peter St, Unit Courtyard Balcony

1136 Frenchmen St

1134 Frenchmen St

321 Pelican Ave, Unit 321

920 Conti St, Unit Apt 3
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617 Dauphine St

708 Orleans St

Marais Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

Moss-Bauer

Merchant Lofts

1112 Royal St

500 Powder St

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1323 Dauphine St, Unit 3

The California Building

1221 Decatur St, Unit 302

922 N Roman St

1201 Canal St

622 Dauphine St

523 Dumaine St

523 Dumaine St

220 Decatur St
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2021 Burgundy St, Unit Rear

339 Carondelet Apartments

216 Chartres 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 | $981 | $246 | $1,600 |
| French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $259 | $8,060 |
| French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $2,663 | $4,500 |
| French Quarter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,651 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 48 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 $403. 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 apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csi-tc30 | Studio,1BA | $403 |
| 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 | $1,323 |
| 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 |
| Four Winds | Aphrodite | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, LA
As of July 08, 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 Apartment Model at The Strand Apartments starting at $2,019 with a $1.70 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 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 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 339 Carondelet Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 930 Poydras | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFrench Quarter, New Orleans, LA
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,430.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in French Quarter is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in French Quarter costs $11,062.
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 8 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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