Cheap Homes for Rent in Freret Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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property at 8428 Oleander St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8428 Oleander St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 8205 Nelson St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8205 Nelson St, Unit A

8205 Nelson St
New OrleansLA70118
property at 2300 Jena 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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2300 Jena St, Unit B

2300 Jena St
New OrleansLA70115

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property at 8633 Nelson St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8633 Nelson St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 2427 Peniston St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2427 Peniston St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 4224 Walmsley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4224 Walmsley Ave

New OrleansLA70125
property at 1205 St Charles Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 606

1205 St Charles Ave
New OrleansLA70130

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property at 2934 Dryades St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2934 Dryades St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 2703 3rd St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2703 3rd St

New OrleansLA70113
property at 627 Jefferson Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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627 Jefferson Ave

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 4606 Clara St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4606 Clara St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 2123 S Lopez St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2123 S Lopez St

New OrleansLA70125
property at 8613 S Claiborne Ave

$1,331

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$1,331

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$1,331

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8613 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70118
property at 8943 Jeannette St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8943 Jeannette St

New OrleansLA70118

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property at 2428 Eagle St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2428 Eagle St

New OrleansLA70118
property at 2721 General Taylor St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2721 General Taylor St

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 8927 Hickory St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8927 Hickory St

New OrleansLA70118

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisC13BR,2BA$841
2013 S Liberty Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,075
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,077
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Jackson Avenue Building1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Harmony Oaks2 Bdrm Garden, 890 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1,113
Studio Arms ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Freret area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2213 Baronne St Model at 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne in the in the St Thomas neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Freret apartment is the 1127 S Dupre St Model at 1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment starting at $955 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Dixon 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.
2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne2213 Baronne St3BR,2BA$1.23
1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment1127 S Dupre St1BR,1BA$0.64
7817 Birch St7817 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.15
7605 Freret St, Unit Lower7605 Freret St2BR,1BA$1.48
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
7815 Birch St, Unit 78157815 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.25
2019 Lowerline St, Unit 20192019 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.23
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
2013 S Liberty Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.43
4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 -A S. Johnson st.4122 S Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Freret, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Freret

What type of rentals are currently available in Freret?

There are currently 612 Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA with pricing that ranges from $726 to $15,000. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Freret ranging from $595 to $8,900.

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 $595 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,144.

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 $1,140 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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