Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Flint Goodridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flint Goodridge

2425 Louisiana AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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3615 St Charles Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 St Charles Ave

3615 St Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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Forest Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

2309-2311 6th StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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1711 Second St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1711 Second St

1711 Second StNew Orleans, LA 70113

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940 Avenue F
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Avenue F

940 Avenue FMarrero, LA 70072
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West Riverside, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$933
4007 Prytania StStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Tanglewood1U1BR,1BA$1,044
The GeorgianStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5415 Danneel St, Unit 5415 - lower unit5415 Danneel St2BR,2BA$1.76
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
3111 Magazine St, Unit 3111.53111 Magazine St2BR,1BA$1.25
5714 Willow St, Unit 1st floor5714 Willow St3BR,1BA$1.58
1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C1101 Marengo St3BR,1BA$1.41
2115 Marengo St, Unit C2115 Marengo St1BR,1BA$1.20
1029 Dimarco Dr, Unit Unit C1029 Dimarco Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.14
2415 Saint Charles Ave, Unit Apartment H2415 Saint Charles Ave2BR,2BA$1.75
5511 Magazine St, Unit 15511 Magazine St1BR,1BA$1.44
4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 s Johnson4122 S Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Riverside, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #93

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!