
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (115 Rentals)
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1101 Odeon Ave

1107 Odeon St

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Celeste Landing

1418 Jourdan Ave

Skyview Terrace

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Whispering Palms

1332 Frenchmen St

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Forest Park Apartments
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1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

3300 Garden Oaks Dr

1543 Murl St

2115 Danneel St, Unit 102

1108-1112 N Miro St

4520 N Rampart St, Unit 10

1723 Lizardi St, Unit 1723 Lizardi St.

2015 Coliseum St, Unit D

Marais Street Apartments
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River Garden on Felicity

The Georgian

1709-1711 St Andrew St

807 Bourbon St

1215 Josephine St, Unit 4

421 Burgundy St, Unit 4

Gravier Place Apartments

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 2

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Zurqui at Cypress

1100 Hendee St
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1313 France St

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit 1307

1304 Simon Bolivar Ave, Unit 1304.5

Bienville Basin Apartments

2332 Ursulines Ave

1924 Pace Blvd

812-814 Homer St

The Muses Apartment Homes

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3821 Dauphine St, Unit Apt D

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Centennial Place Apartments
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Hibernia Tower Apartments

The Saulet

925 Common

728 Desire St, Unit D

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921 N Miro St, Unit 921

1426-1430 Urania St

713 Evelina St

The Woodward Lofts

Delaneaux

Aloysius 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 | $1,050 | $246 | $1,677 |
| McDonough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $259 | $10,000+ |
| McDonough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| McDonough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $1,279 | $4,500 |
| McDonough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,996 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 115 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 Studio unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $403. Skyview Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable McDonough apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csi-tc30 | Studio,1BA | $403 |
| Skyview Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Whispering Palms | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 1x1.5TH | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,097 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Riverside Retreat at Federal City | One Bedroom - ADA (corner) | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, LA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDonough area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1014 Washington Avenue Model at 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value McDonough apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at The Strand Apartments starting at $2,019 with a $1.70 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Strand Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1126 Reynes St, Unit 1124 | 1126 Reynes St | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Zurqui at Cypress | 2BR | 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 1x1.5WDC | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Skyview Terrace | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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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 $1,236.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonough?
The cheapest apartment in McDonough is Skyview Terrace which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in McDonough costs $5,817.
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 20 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 $265 which is $5,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.
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