
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vieux Carre Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Vieux Carre area of New Orleans.


1900 Esplanade Ave

Marais Street Apartments

929 Dumaine St, Unit 1

Gravier Place Apartments

1509 St Ann St.

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 2

807 Bourbon St

824 Royal St

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272336P
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925 Common St

1424 St Bernard Ave

Bienville Basin Apartments

1016 Canal St, Unit SI ID1272301P

1016 Canal St, Unit SI ID1272359P

514 Madison St, Unit 9

508 Chartres St, Unit SI ID1272314P

1201 Canal Apartments

Aloysius Apartments

2332 Ursulines Ave
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2317 N Rampart St, Unit SI ID1272384P

508 Chartres St, Unit SI ID1272315P

514 Madison St

514 Madison St

925 Common

Four Winds

DH Holmes Apartments

1300 Gov Nicholls St

The Strand Apartments

930 Poydras
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City Square 162

323 Elmira Ave

The Julia at Saint Charles

Memoir Warehouse District

Hibernia Tower Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1839 Esplanade Ave

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272344P

2317 N Rampart St

127 Carondelet St, Unit SI ID1272319P

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 4
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1117 Royal St, Unit 5

720 Spain St

632 Esplanade Ave

708 Orleans St

541 St Joseph St

Moss-Bauer

Marais Apartments

1353 Annette St

Saratoga Apartments

2626-2626 Marais St
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Vieux Carre, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vieux Carre?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieux Carre Studio Apartments | $1,075 | $246 | $2,085 |
| Vieux Carre 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $259 | $6,138 |
| Vieux Carre 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Vieux Carre 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,484 | $2,150 | $5,382 |
| Vieux Carre 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,402 | $3,692 | $5,157 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. 1900 Esplanade Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Vieux Carre apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1g-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1201 Canal Apartments | 408 | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Thirteen15 | C | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| 925 Common | The Harmony | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vieux Carre, LA
As of April 11, 2026 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 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 323 Morgan St starting at $3,200 with a $1.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annex Luxury Apartments | Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.78 |
| 323 Morgan St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 1908 | 1908 Esplanade Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| City Square 162 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 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 $1,451.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vieux Carre?
The cheapest apartment in Vieux Carre is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in Vieux Carre costs $5,245.
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 40 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 $497 which is $4,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vieux Carre.
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