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Uptown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown New Orleans Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown New Orleans area of New Orleans, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $717. Harmony Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Uptown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,184
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,213
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown New Orleans, LA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown New Orleans area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment Model at The Annex Luxury Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Uptown New Orleans apartment is the Penthouse Model at The Strand Apartments starting at $3,891 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown New Orleans apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
The Strand ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$2.02
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.57
4422 Carondelet Street4422 Carondelet Street2BR,2.5BA$2.08
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
Tanglewood2DX2BR,1BA$1.54
930 Poydras1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Harmony Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2.00
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.92

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Uptown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown New Orleans Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown New Orleans?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown New Orleans is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown New Orleans?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown New Orleans is Harmony Oaks Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Uptown New Orleans costs $2,247.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown New Orleans?

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 39 regular apartments in Uptown New Orleans 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 Uptown New Orleans?

Cheap apartments in Uptown New Orleans have an average cost of $870 which is $1,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown New Orleans.

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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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