
Cheap Homes for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (32 Rentals)
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2115 Danneel St, Unit 102

7100 Zimpel St, Unit B

2300 Jena St

2013 S Liberty St

1921 General Taylor St

1215 Josephine St, Unit 4

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663 Victory Dr

2427 Rousseau St

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2934 Dryades St

1921 Amelia St

2528 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

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248 Cherokee St

5324 Prytania St

3707 Camp St

1702 S Rampart St, Unit A

2906 Fourth St

7801 Hampson St

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7706 Spruce Street, Unit Upper Unit

732 Cherokee St

1329 Leonidas St

1637 Third St

1218 Joseph St

7471 Hurst St

915 Soniat St

2621 1st St, Unit Main
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,822 | $1,075 | $3,500 |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,293 | $1,550 | $3,950 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $2,100 | $4,500 |
| Uptown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,377 | $2,100 | $5,500 |
| Uptown 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Oaks priced from $933. Marrero Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,086. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Oaks | 1 Bdrm Garden, 696 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Marrero Commons | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 929 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,111 |
| 825 Louisiana Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, LA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1912 General Pershing St Model at 1912 General Pershing St, Unit Upstairs unit in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value 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 Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 General Pershing St, Unit Upstairs unit | 1912 General Pershing St | 3BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 2035 Joseph St, Unit 2035 Joseph | 2035 Joseph St | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 7817 Birch St | 7817 Birch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 7815 Birch St, Unit 7815 | 7815 Birch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 4825 Perrier St, Unit 4825 Perrier ST apartment | 4825 Perrier St | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 641 west dr, Unit 641 | 641 west dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2110 Willow St, Unit C | 2110 Willow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 400 Avenue B, Unit A | 400 Avenue B | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 7704 Spruce Street, Unit 7704 Spruce Upper Unit | 7704 Spruce Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown
What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown?
There are currently 530 Apartments for Rent in Uptown, LA with pricing that ranges from $831 to $15,000. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown ranging from $895 to $6,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown ranges from $895 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,924.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown range from $1,242 to $5,408, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.
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