
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (21 Rentals)


Whispering Palms

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

Celeste Landing

Forest Park Apartments

3300 Garden Oaks Dr

707 Gallier St
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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 |
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McDonough Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $700 | $3,860 |
McDonough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $828 | $5,263 |
McDonough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $400 | $10,000+ |
McDonough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,125 | $6,296 |
McDonough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,900 | $2,000 |
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Getting Around the McDonough Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonough?
The cheapest apartment in McDonough is Whispering Palms which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in McDonough costs $2,170.
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 167 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 $765 which is $1,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.
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