Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Uptown Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $900 (34 Rentals)

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property at 4209 Freret St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

4209 Freret St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 5815 S Robertson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5815 S Robertson St

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 2216 Jena St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2216 Jena St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 4606 Clara St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4606 Clara St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 2721 General Taylor St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2721 General Taylor St

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 627 Jefferson Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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627 Jefferson Ave

New OrleansLA70115
property at 903 Octavia St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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903 Octavia St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 2125 Valmont St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2125 Valmont St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 5705 Prytania St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5705 Prytania St

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 2011 General Pershing St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2011 General Pershing St

New OrleansLA70115
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4804 Camp St
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4804 Camp St

4804 Camp StNew Orleans, LA 70115
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University Uptown, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Uptown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prytania Building (LKA)1/11BR,1BA$1,325
4804 Camp St2bed2bath2BR,2BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Uptown, LA

As of April 24, 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 629 Lowerline St Model at 629 Lowerline St starting at $3,600 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the West Carrollton 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.
5720 Cucullu St, Unit 5720 Cucullu5720 Cucullu St4BR,3BA$1.65
629 Lowerline St629 Lowerline St3BR,2BA$2.40
4804 Camp St2bed2bath2BR,2BA$1.36
4422 Carondelet Street4422 Carondelet Street2BR,2.5BA$2.08
7620 Freret St, Unit 7620 FRERET7620 Freret St1BR,1BA$1.06
1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C1101 Marengo St3BR,1BA$1.41
Prytania Building (LKA)1/11BR,1BA$1.24
5502 Loyola Ave, Unit 55025502 Loyola Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
5830 S Robertson St, Unit 5830 Apt A Rear5830 S Robertson St2BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #92

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,900 at 4804 Camp St.

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