Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Freret Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (86 Rentals)

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1519 Pine St

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Freret, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Freret Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Freret area of New Orleans, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $717. Marrero Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Freret apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
Marrero Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$933
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,042
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068
Studio Arms ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio C ADA *Call for Availability*Studio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Freret area is the $1.30 price per square foot 7500 Freret St Model at 7500 Freret St, Unit 7500 in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Freret apartment is the 2251 Cambronne St Model at 2251 Cambronne St, Unit 2251 Cambronne starting at $2,495 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Carrollton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Freret apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7500 Freret St, Unit 75007500 Freret St4BR,2BA$1.30
2251 Cambronne St, Unit 2251 Cambronne2251 Cambronne St3BR,1.5BA$1.28
2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 22032203 Louisiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.05
4300 S Johnson St, Unit Upstairs Apartment4300 S Johnson St3BR,2BA$1.09
3029 Banks St3029 Banks St3BR,1BA$1.05
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
2017 Lowerline St, Unit 20172017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.32
2019 Lowerline St, Unit 20192019 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.27
3015 Baudin St3015 Baudin St3BR,1BA$1.36
934 Lowerline St, Unit 7400 Freret934 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.40

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Freret, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #66

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Louisiana and customized analysis for Central New Orleans. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Freret Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Freret Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Freret?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Freret is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Freret?

The cheapest apartment in Freret is Marrero Commons Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Freret costs $14,373.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Freret?

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 53 regular apartments in Freret 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 Freret?

Cheap apartments in Freret have an average cost of $361 which is $14,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Freret.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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