Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (96 Rentals)

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property at 1620 Pauger St

$900 - $1,065

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1620 Pauger St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 508 Chartres St

$1,368 - $1,414

Studio Rentals

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508 Chartres St

New OrleansLA70130

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McDonough, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

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 1900 Esplanade Ave priced from $800. Whispering Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable McDonough apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Whispering PalmsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$850
200 CarondeletStudio-csh-tc60Studio,1BA$873
Gates of Oakwood1x1.51BR,1BA$875
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$932
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,085
Zurqui at Cypress2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1,150
925 CommonThe HarmonyStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, LA

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDonough area is the $0.75 price per square foot 614 Fourth St Model at 614 Fourth St, Unit 614 in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,495. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
614 Fourth St, Unit 614614 Fourth St3BR,1BA$0.75
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Hibernia Tower Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.55
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$1.16
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Mcdonough, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central New Orleans, LA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonough?

The cheapest apartment in McDonough is Gates of Oakwood which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in McDonough costs $13,348.

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 87 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 $536 which is $12,812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!