
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Uptown Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $900 (24 Rentals)
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615 Exposition Blvd

4701 S Liberty St, Unit 4701

4625-4627 Tchoupitoulas St

4316 Prytania St

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2530 Jena St, Unit 2530 Jena Street Apt. B

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3200 Cadiz St, Unit Attic

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5940 Laurel St, Unit 4
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1586 Jefferson Ave

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2039 Valence St, Unit 2039 Valence Street

7417 Burthe St

4535-4537 Tchoupitoulas St

Aldrich House Apartments

Dillard House Apartments

4804 Camp St

Prytania Building (LKA)
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627 Jefferson Ave

7801 Hampson St

4606 Clara St

2721 General Taylor St

1218 Joseph St

922 Hillary St

2717 Milan St

732 Cherokee St
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University Uptown, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $1,150 | $2,000 |
| University Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,295 | $3,000 |
| University Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,571 | $3,000 |
| University Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $2,750 | $4,400 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Uptown, LA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Uptown area is the $1.65 price per square foot 5720 Cucullu St Model at 5720 Cucullu St, Unit 5720 Cucullu in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value University Uptown apartment is the 2035 Joseph St Model at 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph starting at $2,500 with a $1.39 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5720 Cucullu St, Unit 5720 Cucullu | 5720 Cucullu St | 4BR,3BA | $1.65 |
| 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph | 2035 Joseph St | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 3019 Delachaise St, Unit 3019 | 3019 Delachaise St | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 7605 Freret St, Unit Lower | 7605 Freret St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 4422 Carondelet Street | 4422 Carondelet Street | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.08 |
| 2039 Valence St, Unit 2039 Valence Street | 2039 Valence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 2423 Upperline St, Unit 1 | 2423 Upperline St | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 2418 Valence St, Unit 2418 | 2418 Valence St | 3BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| 5940 Laurel St, Unit 4 | 5940 Laurel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 6072 Annunciation St, Unit 6072 | 6072 Annunciation St | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Uptown, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #94
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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