
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $259 (78 Rentals)


1107 Odeon St

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Celeste Landing

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Skyview Terrace

Forest Park Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Whispering Palms

3300 Garden Oaks Dr
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3507 Royal St

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Gravier Place Apartments

929 Dumaine St, Unit 1

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Centennial Place Apartments

1509 St Ann St.

1631 Esplanade Ave

1424 Saint Bernard Ave

807 Bourbon St

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272335P
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925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272333P

The Saulet

Bienville Basin Apartments

2023 Coliseum St

4119 N Derbigny St, Unit 4119 N Derbigny Street

Riverside Retreat at Federal City

The Muses Apartment Homes

514 Madison St, Unit 9

1028 Fourth St, Unit 1028

1032 Fourth St, Unit Rear
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1140 Jackson Ave

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Four Winds

1544 Camp St, Unit 4, Unit 4

514 Madison St

DH Holmes Apartments

1300 Gov Nicholls St

River Garden on St. Andrew

930 Poydras
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1014-1016 Thalia St

1050 Annunciation St, Unit SI ID1272355P

City Square 162

Hibernia Tower Apartments

1643 Josephine

The Julia at Saint Charles

Delaneaux

1544 Camp St, Unit 9, Unit 9

River Garden Historic Apartments

St. Peter Apartments
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McDonough, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McDonough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Studio Apartments | $1,148 | $246 | $2,364 |
McDonough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $259 | $6,045 |
| McDonough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $885 | $10,000+ |
| McDonough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $1,250 | $8,973 |
| McDonough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $1,900 | $5,881 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMcdonough, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDonough Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McDonough?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McDonough is under $1,147.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonough?
The cheapest apartment in McDonough is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in McDonough costs $7,745.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McDonough?
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 117 regular apartments in McDonough 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 McDonough?
Cheap apartments in McDonough have an average cost of $485 which is $7,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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