Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vieux Carre Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (66 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Vieux Carre area of New Orleans.

property at 807 Bourbon St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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807 Bourbon St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 824 Royal St

$1,100 - $3,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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824 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 925 Common St

$1,140

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 11

925 Common St

New OrleansLA70112

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property at 323 Elmira Ave

$1,525 - $1,550

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$1,525 - $1,550

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$1,525 - $1,550

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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323 Elmira Ave

New OrleansLA70114

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property at 632 Esplanade Ave

$1,700 - $3,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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632 Esplanade Ave

New OrleansLA70116
property at 708 Orleans St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Orleans St

New OrleansLA70116
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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property at 1353 Annette St

$1,276

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1353 Annette St

New OrleansLA70116
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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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$1,025
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,053
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
1201 Canal Apartments4081BR,1BA$1,385
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Thirteen15CStudio,1BA$1,440
925 CommonThe HarmonyStudio,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 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
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
1908 Esplanade Ave, Unit 19081908 Esplanade Ave2BR,2BA$1.89
City Square 1622 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.71
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 $1,451.

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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