Cheap Homes for Rent in French Quarter Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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property at 807 Bourbon St

$1,075 - $1,100

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807 Bourbon St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 708 Orleans St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Orleans St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 1112 Royal St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 525 Dumaine St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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525 Dumaine St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 1323 Dauphine St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1323 Dauphine St, Unit 3

1323 Dauphine St
New OrleansLA70116

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property at 1221 Decatur St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1221 Decatur St, Unit 302

1221 Decatur St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 523 Dumaine St

$1,550

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$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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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 Dauphine St

New OrleansLA70112

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property at 500 Powder St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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500 Powder St

New OrleansLA70114
property at 523 Dumaine St

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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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 Studio unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $875. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 CarondeletStudio-csc-mktStudio,1BA$875
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
925 CommonSYMPHONYStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, LA

As of June 15, 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 Model at Hibernia Tower Apartments starting at $2,058 with a $1.56 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
Hibernia Tower Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
Gravier Place Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.68
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
339 Carondelet Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.80
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.67
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.60
930 Poydras1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about French Quarter

What type of rentals are currently available in French Quarter?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $15,000. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in French Quarter ranging from $1,075 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in French Quarter?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in French Quarter ranges from $1,075 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,789.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in French Quarter?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in French Quarter range from $2,000 to $9,217, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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