
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vieux Carre Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Vieux Carre area of New Orleans.


1900 Esplanade Ave

1332 Frenchmen St

Marais Street Apartments

Gravier Place Apartments

Bienville Basin Apartments

421 Burgundy St, Unit 4

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 2

2612 Urquhart St, Unit 2612

Hibernia Tower Apartments
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1230 Mandeville St, Unit B

514 Madison St, Unit 9

925 Common

Aloysius Apartments

1035 N Derbigny St

1128 N Roman St

1300 Gov Nicholls, Unit 2B

2332 Ursulines Ave

The Strand Apartments

The Julia at Saint Charles
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1201 Canal Apartments

514 Madison St

720 Spain St, Unit 2A

930 Poydras

Four Winds

527 Spain St

DH Holmes Apartments

City Square 162

Memoir Warehouse District

724 Evelina St, Unit B
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632 Esplanade Ave

1136 Frenchmen St

National Rice Mill Lofts

807 Bourbon St

708 Orleans St

1366-1366 Laharpe St

Marais Apartments

931 Royal St

Moss-Bauer

Saratoga Apartments
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1112 N Rampart St

Merchant Lofts

525 Dumaine St

1112 Royal St

1323 Dauphine St, Unit 3

The California Building

The BonVi Apartments

Thirteen15

922 N Roman St

1221 Decatur St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vieux Carre?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieux Carre Studio Apartments | $1,055 | $246 | $1,960 |
| Vieux Carre 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $259 | $5,783 |
| Vieux Carre 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Vieux Carre 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $2,000 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Vieux Carre Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Vieux Carre Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vieux Carre area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at 1900 Esplanade Ave priced from $800. 200 Carondelet has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Vieux Carre apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| 925 Common | SYMPHONY | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Strand Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vieux Carre, LA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vieux Carre area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 323 Morgan St in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Vieux Carre apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at Bienville Basin Apartments starting at $1,545 with a $1.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 Morgan St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 2612 Urquhart St, Unit 2612 | 2612 Urquhart St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Strand Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 930 Poydras | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,415.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vieux Carre?
The cheapest apartment in Vieux Carre is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $933, 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 33 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 $397 which is $2,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vieux Carre.
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