Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Uptown Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 1301 Napoleon Ave
$1,050 - $1,100
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1301 Napoleon Ave

New OrleansLA70115
property at 813 Burdette St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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813 Burdette St

New OrleansLA70118
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$1,495 - $1,545
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4129 Prytania St

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 2300 Jena St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2300 Jena St, Unit B

2300 Jena St
New OrleansLA70115
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4804 Camp St

4804 Camp StNew Orleans, LA 70115

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Cheapest Available University Uptown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Faubourg on Freret2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Uptown, LA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Uptown area is the $2.08 price per square foot 2227 Joseph St Model at 2227 Joseph St, Unit 2227 in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value University Uptown apartment is the 2328 Nashville Ave Model at 2328 Nashville Ave, Unit 2328 starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Audubon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2227 Joseph St, Unit 22272227 Joseph St3BR,2BA$2.08
2328 Nashville Ave, Unit 23282328 Nashville Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.25
2802 Calhoun St, Unit 2802 Calhoun New Orleans, La 701182802 Calhoun St3BR,1BA$1.67
4200 S Derbigny St, Unit 42004200 S Derbigny St3BR,2BA$1.31
4422 Carondelet Street4422 Carondelet Street2BR,2.5BA$2.08
2418 Valence St, Unit 24182418 Valence St3BR,2BA$1.88
4223 Prytania St, Unit Apt D4223 Prytania St3BR,1BA$1.91
3201 General Taylor St, Unit 3201 General Taylor3201 General Taylor St3BR,2BA$1.57
1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double1028 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.19
4221 Prytania St, Unit 44221 Prytania St2BR,1BA$1.73

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University Uptown, New Orleans, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Uptown Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Uptown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Uptown is starting from $2,200 at Faubourg on Freret.

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