
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Freret Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (122 Rentals)
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2702 Felicity St, Unit #4

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

8428 Oleander St

2213 Clara St

2420 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

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4101 S Galvez St, Unit lower unit

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1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment
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2114 Toledano St

2809 First St

2427 S Robertson St, Unit 2427

2309 Baronne St

1706 Cambronne St

The Georgian

Harmony Oaks

1709-1711 St Andrew St

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1812 Dante St, Unit 1812 Dante St

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7729 Maple St, Unit 7729
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2001 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

1215 Josephine St, Unit 4

2528 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1032 Fourth St, Unit Rear

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1220 Adams St, Unit 2

4615 Dart St, Unit Fountainblue Guest House

2223 Washington Ave

3314 Carondelet St

Marrero Commons

1916 Eagle St
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615 Exposition Blvd

1916 Eagle St

2703 3rd St

7465-7467 Garfield St

The Muses Apartment Homes

4701 S Liberty St, Unit 4701

3204 Second St

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8129 Maple St, Unit 8129

8400 Nelson St, Unit 8400

1702 S Rampart St, Unit A
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3318 Broadway St, Unit 303

2121-2131 Louisiana Ave

8613 S Claiborne Ave

4625-4627 Tchoupitoulas St

2367 St Thomas St

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

2300 Gravier St

204-206 Cherokee St

3432 Danneel St, Unit 3434

4316 Prytania St
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Freret, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Freret?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freret Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $995 | $1,792 |
| Freret 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $831 | $2,974 |
| Freret 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Freret 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,140 | $6,059 |
| Freret 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $1,370 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Freret Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Freret Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Freret area of New Orleans, LA is a 3 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $841. 2013 S Liberty Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Freret apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $841 |
| 2013 S Liberty Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| St. Michael | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,084 |
| Harmony Oaks | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 904 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,091 |
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Studio Arms Apartments | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Freret area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2035 Joseph St Model at 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Freret apartment is the 2213 Baronne St Model at 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne starting at $1,975 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St Thomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Freret apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph | 2035 Joseph St | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne | 2213 Baronne St | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment | 1127 S Dupre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Marquis | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| 7817 Birch St | 7817 Birch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 7815 Birch St, Unit 7815 | 7815 Birch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Blue Plate Artist Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 4101 S Galvez St, Unit lower unit | 4101 S Galvez St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2013 S Liberty Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFreret, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #19
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Freret?
The cheapest apartment in Freret is Jackson Avenue Building which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Freret costs $9,620.
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 19 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 $468 which is $9,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Freret.
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