
Cheap Homes for Rent in the Freret Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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4417 Chestnut St

2115 Danneel St, Unit 102

4721 Erato St

132 S Broad St

2300 Jena St

1921 General Taylor St

7522 Benjamin St
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3421 Milan St

7931 Olive St

2822 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

2427 Rousseau St

1304 Simon Bolivar Ave, Unit 1304.5

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2934 Dryades St

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1306 Simon Bolivar Ave, Unit 1306.5 Simon bolivar Ave

2724 General Ogden St

5324 Prytania St

3318 Broadway St, Unit 303
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8613 S Claiborne Ave

3707 Camp St

2428 Eagle St

7801 Hampson St

3300 St Charles Ave, Unit 2

2906 Fourth St

1127 Saint Andrew St

816 Nashville Ave, Unit R
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8224 Freret St

732 Cherokee St

7706 Spruce Street, Unit Upper Unit

915 Soniat St

1218 Joseph St

7471 Hurst St

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit 1213

1329 Leonidas St
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1637 Third St

2621 1st St, Unit Main

7620 Burthe St

2317 Seminole Pl
Freret, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Freret?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freret 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,821 | $1,175 | $3,500 |
| Freret 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,354 | $1,650 | $3,950 |
| Freret 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,528 | $2,300 | $4,500 |
| Freret 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,285 | $2,100 | $5,500 |
| Freret 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 44 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 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Oaks priced from $933. Prytania Building (LKA) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Freret apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Oaks | 1 Bdrm Garden, 696 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Prytania Building (LKA) | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Marrero Commons | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 929 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| St. Michael | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
| Studio Arms Apartments | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Freret area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1621 Dufossat St Model at 1621 Dufossat St, Unit 1621 Dufossat St. in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Freret apartment is the 7800 Jeannette St Model at 7800 Jeannette St, Unit 7800 Jeannette starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1621 Dufossat St, Unit 1621 Dufossat St. | 1621 Dufossat St | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 7800 Jeannette St, Unit 7800 Jeannette | 7800 Jeannette St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph | 2035 Joseph St | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 3 bedroom and 2 bath. | 2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 7605 Freret St, Unit Lower | 7605 Freret St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 4825 Perrier St, Unit 4825 Perrier ST apartment | 4825 Perrier St | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Marquis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double | 1028 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1618 3rd St | 1618 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Freret
What type of rentals are currently available in Freret?
There are currently 646 Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA with pricing that ranges from $831 to $15,000. There are also 139 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Freret ranging from $595 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 $595 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,171.
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 $5,555, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $932.
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