
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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Centennial Place Apartments

2331 Jackson Ave, Unit D

The Georgian

2001 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

1028 Fourth St, Unit 1028

The Saulet

2223-2225 St Andrew St
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1313 Coliseum St, Unit A

The Muses Apartment Homes

1702 S Rampart St, Unit A

Delaneaux

River Garden Historic Apartments

River Garden Elderly

2013 S Liberty St
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1401 St. Andrew Apartments

1711 Second St

Jackson Avenue Building

803 Felicity St

2003 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way

1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 606

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2427 Rousseau St
River Garden, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Garden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Garden Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $716 | $1,725 |
| River Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $763 | $2,445 |
| River Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $989 | $5,234 |
| River Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,280 | $7,041 |
| River Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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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 Jackson Avenue Building priced from $1,100. The Georgian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,138. Here are the most affordable River Garden apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,138 |
| Centennial Place Apartments | Steamer | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
| The Saulet | Marigny - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| River Garden on St. Andrew | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Josephine Lofts | Pelican | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| 1643 Josephine | Julia | 1BR,2BA | $1,785 |
| Delaneaux | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Garden, LA
As of May 31, 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 Model at Nine 27 Apartments starting at $2,030 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the St Thomas 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 |
| Nine 27 Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Gotham Lofts | 2 bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 1643 Josephine | Gravier | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| River Garden on St. Andrew | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Centennial Place Apartments | Bateau | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Saulet | Marigny - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 1313 Coliseum St, Unit A | 1313 Coliseum St | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet 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 $1,810.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Garden?
The cheapest apartment in River Garden is Jackson Avenue Building which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in River Garden costs $2,012.
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 42 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 $693 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Garden.
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