Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (44 Rentals)

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property at 616 Garden Road

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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616 Garden Road

MarreroLA70072
property at 437 Robinson Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

437 Robinson Ave

MarreroLA70072
property at 2100 Philip St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2100 Philip St

New OrleansLA70113
property at 4224 Walmsley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4224 Walmsley Ave

New OrleansLA70125

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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 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

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2615 S Johnson St

New OrleansLA70125
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

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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
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 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 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

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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
property at 619 Ninth St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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619 Ninth St, Unit Left, Unit Left

619 Ninth St
New OrleansLA70115

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 1 Bed unit found at 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments priced from $934. 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
1300 OCH at H3C ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$934
4007 Prytania StStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,092
Jackson Avenue Building1/11BR,1BA$1,200
Harmony Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,247
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, LA

As of April 26, 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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown?

There are currently 520 Apartments for Rent in Uptown, LA with pricing that ranges from $831 to $15,000. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown ranging from $825 to $9,000.

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 $825 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,486.

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 $1,247 to $5,256, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.