Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vieux Carre Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $900 (58 Rentals)

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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130

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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Vieux Carre, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vieux Carre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vieux Carre area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marais Street Apartments priced from $1,059. Gravier Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Vieux Carre apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,345
1201 Canal Apartments2181BR,1BA$1,345
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,422
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,441
930 Poydras1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vieux Carre, LA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vieux Carre 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 Vieux Carre 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 Vieux Carre 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
Hibernia Tower Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.91
Moss-Bauer2x22BR,2BA$1.60
1300 Treme St, Unit A1300 Treme St2BR,1BA$1.36
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
727 Ursulines Ave, Unit 6727 Ursulines AveStudio ,1BA$1.50
City Square 1622 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.02
930 Poydras1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Vieux Carre, New Orleans, LA

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Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vieux Carre Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Vieux Carre?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vieux Carre is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vieux Carre?

The cheapest apartment in Vieux Carre is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Vieux Carre costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vieux Carre?

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 9 regular apartments in Vieux Carre 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 Vieux Carre?

Cheap apartments in Vieux Carre have an average cost of $514 which is $2,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vieux Carre.

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