Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (107 Rentals)

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property at 2615 S Johnson St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2615 S Johnson St

New OrleansLA70125

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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
property at 3615 Louisiana Ave Pkwy

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3615 Louisiana Ave Pkwy

New OrleansLA70125

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Uptown, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New Orleans, LA is a 4 Beds unit found at Harmony Oaks priced from $335. 4007 Prytania St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Oaks4 Bdrm Townhome, 1360 SqFt, Tax Credit, Public ...4BR,2BA$335
4007 Prytania StStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
4804 Camp St1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,100
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,146
Jackson Avenue Building1/11BR,1BA$1,200
Marrero Commons3 Bdrm Garden, 1168 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1,273
Prytania Building (LKA)1/11BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, LA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2bed2bath Model at 4804 Camp St in the in the West Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 7817 Birch St Model at 7817 Birch St starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the West Carrollton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4804 Camp St2bed2bath2BR,2BA$1.36
7817 Birch St7817 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.23
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
7815 Birch St, Unit 78157815 Birch St2BR,1BA$1.33
1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C1101 Marengo St3BR,1BA$1.41
2017 Lowerline St2017 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.21
Prytania Building (LKA)1/11BR,1BA$1.24
1823 Robert St, Unit Unit B1823 Robert St2BR,1BA$1.43
1311 General Ogden St, Unit 13111311 General Ogden St2BR,1BA$1.36
5502 Loyola Ave, Unit 55025502 Loyola Ave1BR,1BA$1.53

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Uptown, New Orleans, and the greater New Orleans area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown is 4804 Camp St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $9,620.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Uptown?

Cheap apartments in Uptown have an average cost of $566 which is $9,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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