
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $246 (25 Rentals)


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Celeste Landing

Skyview Terrace

1900 Esplanade Ave

Whispering Palms

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 2
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824 Royal St

925 Common St

The Georgian

1016 Canal St, Unit SI ID1272301P

1016 Canal St, Unit SI ID1272359P

508 Chartres St, Unit SI ID1272314P
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2317 N Rampart St, Unit SI ID1272384P

508 Chartres St, Unit SI ID1272315P

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit 612, Unit 612

925 Common

Memoir Warehouse District

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3404 Dauphine St
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1566 Annunciation St

708 Orleans St

1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 606, Unit 606

Thirteen15

931 Royal St

The California Building
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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 Skyview Terrace which is listed at $795, 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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