Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vieux Carre Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (49 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $3,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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824 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116

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930 Poydras
$1,495 - $3,125
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$1,360 - $2,990
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$1,495 - $3,125
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930 Poydras

930 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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property at 632 Esplanade Ave

$1,700 - $3,300

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632 Esplanade Ave

New OrleansLA70116
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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
Senior Living
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Thirteen15
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thirteen15

1315 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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The California Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The California Building

1111 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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The BonVi Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The BonVi Apartments

882 Montegut StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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220 Decatur St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Decatur St

220 Decatur 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1g-tc301BR,1BA$427
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068
925 CommonThe HarmonyStudio,1BA$1,195
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,271
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vieux Carre, LA

As of February 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
323 Morgan St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.84
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Gravier Place Apartments3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,3BA$1.59
920 Frenchmen St920 Frenchmen St3BR,2BA$1.90
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Hibernia Tower Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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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 $1,396.

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 $5,014.

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 73 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 $742 which is $4,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vieux Carre.

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