
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Garden Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $600 (30 Rentals)
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River Garden on Felicity

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The Georgian
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2001 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

2023 Coliseum St

The Saulet

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1032 Fourth St, Unit Rear

1028 Fourth St, Unit 1028

2612 Danneel St
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2513 Annunciation St, Unit Apt A, Unit Apt A

2513 Annunciation St, Unit Apt A

1140 Jackson Ave

River Garden Historic Apartments

1566 Annunciation St

1566 Annunciation St

River Garden Elderly
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1401 St. Andrew Apartments

1711 Second St

2100 Philip St

803 Felicity St

1232 Saint Andrew St

1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 606, Unit 606

Jackson Avenue Building
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The Orphanage Apartments

1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 616, Unit 616
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Garden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Garden Studio Apartments | $1,539 | $716 | $2,364 |
| River Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $763 | $2,601 |
| River Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $989 | $5,875 |
| River Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $1,281 | $9,169 |
| River Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $2,000 | $5,849 |
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Cheapest Available River Garden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Garden area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments priced from $934. The Georgian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,147. Here are the most affordable River Garden apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,147 |
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Centennial Place Apartments | Steamer | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
| The Saulet | Bienville | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| 1643 Josephine | Dauphine | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Delaneaux | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Josephine Lofts | Bienville | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Garden, LA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Garden area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1014 Washington Avenue Model at 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value River Garden apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartments Model at River Garden on St. Andrew starting at $1,775 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Irish Channel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Garden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| River Garden on St. Andrew | 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Nine 27 Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| 604 Second St. | 604 Second St. | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 2531 Annunciation St, Unit 2531 | 2531 Annunciation St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Josephine Lofts | Bienville | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 2513 Annunciation St, Unit Apt A | 2513 Annunciation St | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 1643 Josephine | Baronne | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.34 |
| Centennial Place Apartments | Bateau | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Garden, New Orleans, LA
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Garden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Garden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Garden is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Garden?
The cheapest apartment in River Garden is 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments which is listed at $934, while the average apartment in River Garden costs $7,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Garden?
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 23 regular apartments in River Garden 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 River Garden?
Cheap apartments in River Garden have an average cost of $628 which is $7,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Garden.
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