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200 Carondelet
200 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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421 Burgundy St, Unit 4
421 Burgundy St
New OrleansLA70112
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840 Ursulines AveNew Orleans, LA 70116
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215 Treme StNew Orleans, LA 70112
1027 Chartres St
New OrleansLA70116
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837 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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812 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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925 Common
925 Common StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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730 Julia StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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1201 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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810 Bienville AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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909 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
514 Madison St
New OrleansLA70116
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930 Poydras
930 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Four Winds
210 Baronne StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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2222 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
807 Bourbon St
New OrleansLA70116
708 Orleans St
New OrleansLA70116
1527 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way
New OrleansLA70113
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1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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New OrleansLA70116
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212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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New OrleansLA70116
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201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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New OrleansLA70116
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New OrleansLA70116
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1323 Dauphine St
New OrleansLA70116
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The California Building
1111 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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1315 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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New Orleans CBD, New Orleans, LA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Orleans CBD?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans CBD Studio Apartments | $1,105 | $246 | $1,960 |
| New Orleans CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $259 | $8,476 |
| New Orleans CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,255 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,829 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available New Orleans CBD Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the New Orleans CBD area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $875. Bienville Basin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable New Orleans CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,253 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| 925 Common | SYMPHONY | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| 1201 Canal Apartments | 515 | 1BR,1BA | $1,427 |
| DH Holmes Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| The Strand Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,434 |
| 930 Poydras | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Orleans CBD, LA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Orleans CBD area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Moss-Bauer in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value New Orleans CBD apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at The Strand Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Orleans CBD apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss-Bauer | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Strand Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Howard | The Point | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 339 Carondelet Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 930 Poydras | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1201 Canal Apartments | 515 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Orleans CBD Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New Orleans CBD?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Orleans CBD is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Orleans CBD?
The cheapest apartment in New Orleans CBD is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in New Orleans CBD costs $11,282.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Orleans CBD?
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 37 regular apartments in New Orleans CBD 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 New Orleans CBD?
Cheap apartments in New Orleans CBD have an average cost of $379 which is $10,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans CBD.
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