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1109 Teche St

New OrleansLA70114
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813 Burdette St

New OrleansLA70118
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616 Garden Road

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New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Orleans, LA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the New Orleans, LA area range in price from $700 to $25,439 with an overall median price of $9,293. The three New Orleans neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sherwood Forest at $700, Edgelake at $700, and Lake Forest East at $785. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Orleans Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sherwood Forest$1,320$700205
Edgelake$1,335$700201
Lake Forest East$1,441$78518
Little Woods$1,441$700220
Plum Orchard$1,441$78531
Read Boulevard East$1,441$700206
Read Boulevard West$1,441$700222
Venetian Isles$1,441$700204
Viavant Venetian Isles$1,441$700230
West Lake Forest$1,441$78518

Cheapest Available New Orleans Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Willows Apartments in the Lake Forest East neighborhood priced from $680. Whispering Palms in the Old Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Orleans apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$699
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
CrossroadsSStudio,1BA$760
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Chateau NapoleonClassic StudioStudio,1BA$785
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Westchase ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$786
Patio VillaStudioStudio,1BA$792
PeppertreeStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Orleans area is the $1.07 price per square foot 6210 Roddie St Model at 6210 Roddie St, Unit Apartment D in the in the Westbank neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value New Orleans apartment is the 3029 Banks St Model at 3029 Banks St starting at $1,500 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Mid-City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Orleans apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6210 Roddie St, Unit Apartment D6210 Roddie St3BR,2BA$1.07
3029 Banks St3029 Banks St3BR,1BA$1.09
2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living2323 Leonidas St1BR,1BA$0.81
1036 Eli Ct1036 Eli Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.00
2325 Columbus St2325 Columbus St2BR,1BA$1.05
2323 Columbus St, Unit 2323 Coulumbus St2323 Columbus St2BR,1BA$1.07
Carol SueCall Now to Confirm Availability*3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Lakeland Manor2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
The Willows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Orleans

What type of rentals are currently available in New Orleans?

There are currently 2731 Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $25,439. There are also 666 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Orleans ranging from $695 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Orleans?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Orleans ranges from $695 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,745.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in New Orleans?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Orleans range from $1,035 to $22,908, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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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