
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the McDonough area of New Orleans.


Celeste Landing

1107 Odeon St

1900 Esplanade Ave

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Whispering Palms

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1502 Piety St, Unit 1502

Skyview Terrace Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+
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1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

3507 Royal St

807 Bourbon St

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The Jackson

925 Common St

River Garden on Felicity

929 Dumaine St

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929 Dumaine St, Unit 1

521-527 Wagner St

Marais Street Apartments
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The Pythian Apartments

915 N Rocheblave St

1016 Canal St

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Centennial Place Apartments

1831 St Ann St.

824 Royal St

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The Saulet

925 Common St

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The Georgian

Zurqui at Cypress
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2317 N Rampart St

925 Common

Bienville Basin Apartments

Riverside Retreat at Federal City

508 Madison St

508 Madison St

514 Madison St

Hibernia Tower Apartments

2023 Coliseum St

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1028 Fourth St

1032 Fourth St

508 Chartres St

508 Chartres St

1265 Esplanade Ave

1832 Baronne St

Aloysius Apartments

2317 N Rampart St

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527 Bermuda St, Unit 527 Bermuda

2553 Saint Ann St, Unit 810N.DorgenoisSt.Down
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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 | $1,339 | $716 | $3,434 |
| McDonough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $427 | $4,940 |
| McDonough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| McDonough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $1,155 | $8,727 |
| McDonough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,978 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available McDonough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDonough area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. Gates of Oakwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable McDonough apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1g-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 1x1.5 TH | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Whispering Palms | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| The Saulet | Marigny | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, LA
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDonough area is the $0.65 price per square foot 124 N Galvez St Model at 124 N Galvez St, Unit 124 NORTH GALVEZ STREET in the in the CBD neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value McDonough apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Pythian Apartments starting at $2,062 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDonough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 N Galvez St, Unit 124 NORTH GALVEZ STREET | 124 N Galvez St | 3BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.59 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1502 Piety St, Unit 1502 | 1502 Piety St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 1x1.5 WDC | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,115.
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 $18,376.
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 143 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 $600 which is $17,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.
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