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200 Iris Ave

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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. Harmony Oaks 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
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,152
The Pythian ApartmentsStudio / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$1,250
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,273
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio C ADA *Call for Availability*Studio,1BA$1,275
Studio Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Office1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Freret area is the $0.80 price per square foot 8226 Cohn St Model at 8226 Cohn St in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Freret apartment is the 320 S Dupre St Model at 320 S Dupre St, Unit 320 starting at $1,495 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Mid-City 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.
8226 Cohn St8226 Cohn St3BR,2BA$0.80
320 S Dupre St, Unit 320320 S Dupre St3BR,1BA$0.96
2121 Audubon St, Unit 2121 Audubon St2121 Audubon St3BR,2BA$1.50
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
2035 Amelia St, Unit 20352035 Amelia St3BR,2BA$1.23
3113 Magazine St, Unit 3113.53113 Magazine St2BR,1BA$1.33
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
2017 Lowerline St, Unit 202172017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.41
2312 Napoleon Ave, Unit Two bedrooms 1st floor2312 Napoleon Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
3224 Calhoun St, Unit 3224 Calhoun St3224 Calhoun St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Freret

What type of rentals are currently available in Freret?

There are currently 606 Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA with pricing that ranges from $717 to $17,500. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Freret ranging from $850 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Freret?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Freret ranges from $850 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,956.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Freret?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Freret range from $1,273 to $6,430, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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