
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Read Boulevard East Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $600 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Read Boulevard East area of New Orleans.


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Read Boulevard East, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Read Boulevard East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read Boulevard East Studio Apartments | $1,256 | $1,126 | $1,350 |
| Read Boulevard East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $850 | $700 | $970 |
| Read Boulevard East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $865 | $1,400 |
| Read Boulevard East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $1,045 | $1,337 |
| Read Boulevard East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $1,441 | $1,441 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Read Boulevard East Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Read Boulevard East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Read Boulevard East area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Carmel Brook priced from $785. Willowbrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Read Boulevard East apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Brook | Basin | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Laguna Reserve | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $870 |
| Patriot Cove | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| Haltere at New Orleans | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Walnut Square | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,096 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Read Boulevard East, LA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Read Boulevard East area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Walnut Square in the in the Lake Forest East neighborhood starting from $1,096. The second greatest value Read Boulevard East apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Laguna Reserve starting at $790 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Lake Forest East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Read Boulevard East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Square | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Laguna Reserve | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Patriot Cove | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Haltere at New Orleans | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Carmel Brook | Basin | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Read Boulevard East Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Read Boulevard East?
The cheapest apartment in Read Boulevard East is Carmel Brook which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Read Boulevard East costs $1,441.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Read Boulevard East?
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 3 regular apartments in Read Boulevard East 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 Read Boulevard East?
Cheap apartments in Read Boulevard East have an average cost of $883 which is $558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Read Boulevard East.
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