
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (52 Rentals)
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929 Dumaine St

Marais Street Apartments

1509 St Ann St.

840 Ursulines Ave

807 Bourbon St

824 Royal St

925 Common St

925 Common St

925 Common St
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Bienville Basin Apartments

1016 Canal St

514 Madison St

508 Chartres St

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508 Chartres St

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Aloysius Apartments

925 Common
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514 Madison St

514 Madison St

2317 N Rampart St

Four Winds

1300 Gov Nicholls St

The Strand Apartments

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930 Poydras

DH Holmes Apartments

925 Common St

2317 N Rampart St
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127 Carondelet St

800 Gravier St

840 Ursulines Ave

1117 Royal St

632 Esplanade Ave

Marais Apartments

Moss-Bauer

Saratoga Apartments

1119 Dauphine St

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931 Royal St

922 N Roman St

622 Dauphine St

523 Dumaine St

1225 Chartres St

523 Dumaine St

521 Dumaine St

822 Ursulines Ave, Unit A
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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 | $1,021 | $246 | $2,078 |
| French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $259 | $3,658 |
| French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,970 | $2,663 | $5,031 |
| French Quarter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,095 | $3,641 | $4,550 |
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There are currently 52 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 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. Marais Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable French Quarter apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1g-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| 1201 Canal Apartments | 408 | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Thirteen15 | C | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 925 Common | The Harmony | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Four Winds | Aphrodite | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, LA
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the French Quarter 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annex Luxury Apartments | Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.78 |
| 323 Morgan St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| DH Holmes Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| City Square 162 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 930 Poydras | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 $1,465.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in French Quarter is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in French Quarter costs $7,029.
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 38 regular apartments in French Quarter 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?
Cheap apartments in French Quarter have an average cost of $547 which is $6,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter.
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