
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Riverside area of New Orleans.


Harmony Oaks Apartments

3012 Delachaise St

2114 Toledano St

4723 Carondelet St, Unit D

4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 s Johnson
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5334 Constance St

4007 Prytania St

2309 Baronne St

1301 Napoleon Ave

The Georgian

3302 Delachaise St

2000 S Liberty St
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7465-7467 Garfield St

5511 Magazine St, Unit 1

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building
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Tanglewood
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West Riverside, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $1,000 | $1,529 |
| West Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $575 | $2,400 |
| West Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $985 | $5,478 |
| West Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $1,234 | $6,200 |
| West Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,180 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available West Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Riverside area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Oaks Apartments priced from $933. 4007 Prytania St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable West Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| 4007 Prytania St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Tanglewood | 1U | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverside, LA
As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Riverside area is the $1.76 price per square foot 5415 Danneel St Model at 5415 Danneel St, Unit 5415 - lower unit in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value West Riverside apartment is the 1014 Washington Avenue Model at 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue starting at $1,745 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Irish Channel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5415 Danneel St, Unit 5415 - lower unit | 5415 Danneel St | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 3111 Magazine St, Unit 3111.5 | 3111 Magazine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 5714 Willow St, Unit 1st floor | 5714 Willow St | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C | 1101 Marengo St | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 2115 Marengo St, Unit C | 2115 Marengo St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 1029 Dimarco Dr, Unit Unit C | 1029 Dimarco Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| 2415 Saint Charles Ave, Unit Apartment H | 2415 Saint Charles Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 5511 Magazine St, Unit 1 | 5511 Magazine St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 s Johnson | 4122 S Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Riverside, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #93
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Riverside Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Riverside is under $1,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in West Riverside is Harmony Oaks Apartments which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in West Riverside costs $7,503.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Riverside?
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 24 regular apartments in West Riverside 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 West Riverside?
Cheap apartments in West Riverside have an average cost of $466 which is $7,037 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverside.
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