Cheap Homes for Rent in the New Orleans CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $1,025 (15 Rentals)

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property at 818 St Peter
$1,500

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Total Monthly Price$1,500
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818 St Peter

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 523 Dumaine St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
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523 Dumaine St, Unit 1B

523 Dumaine St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 523 Dumaine St
$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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523 Dumaine St, Unit 2C

523 Dumaine St
New OrleansLA70116

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Best Value Homes for Rent in New Orleans CBD, LA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the New Orleans CBD area is the $0.75 price per square foot 124 N Galvez St Model at 124 N Galvez St in the CBD neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value New Orleans CBD rental home is the 937 St. Louis Model at 937 St. Louis, Unit 3 in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting at $2,300 with a $1.96 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Orleans CBD homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
124 N Galvez St124 N Galvez St2BR, 1.5BA$0.75
937 St. Louis, Unit 3937 St. Louis2BR, 2BA$1.96
629 Royal St, Unit A629 Royal St1BR, 1BA$2.11
731 St Ann St., Unit REAR731 St Ann St.2BR, 2BA$1.69
2528 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd2528 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdStudio, 1BA$1.20
715 St Peter, Unit 5715 St Peter1BR, 1BA$2.00
521 Dumaine St, Unit 3B521 Dumaine St2BR, 2BA$1.81
523 Dumaine St, Unit 2C523 Dumaine St1BR, 2BA$2.22
523 Dumaine St, Unit 1B523 Dumaine St1BR, 1BA$2.21
1112 Dauphine St1112 Dauphine St1BR, 1BA$1.71

Frequently Asked Questions about New Orleans CBD

What type of rentals are currently available in New Orleans CBD?

There are currently 246 Apartments for Rent in New Orleans CBD, LA with pricing that ranges from $1,043 to $17,146. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Orleans CBD ranging from $1,025 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Orleans CBD?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Orleans CBD ranges from $1,025 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,013.

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