
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Riverside area of New Orleans.


Harmony Oaks

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4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 -A S. Johnson st.

2809 First St

2427 S Robertson St, Unit 2427

2309 Baronne St

The Georgian

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7729 Maple St, Unit 7729

2223 Washington Ave
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1220 Adams St, Unit 2

1032 Fourth St, Unit Rear

2528 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

3314 Carondelet St

615 Exposition Blvd

2703 3rd St

7465-7467 Garfield St

4701 S Liberty St, Unit 4701

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8129 Maple St, Unit 8129
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1314 Pleasant St, Unit Apartment A

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building

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Flint Goodridge

Taylor Park Apartments

3615 St Charles Ave

Forest Park

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Liberty Park Apartments

4007 Prytania St

2013 S Liberty Rd

2013 S Liberty St

515 Cadiz St

2300 Jena St, Unit B

4804 Camp St

2427 Peniston St

1711 Second St
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2822 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1731 Amelia St

2934 Dryades St

627 Jefferson Ave

4606 Clara St

6219 3rd Ave

600 Garden Rd

4200 4th St

Tanglewood
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St. Bakhita Apartments

7409 4th St
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 | $1,370 | $1,077 | $1,792 |
| West Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $933 | $2,437 |
| West Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| West Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,247 | $3,800 |
| West Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,512 | $2,000 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 47 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 Tanglewood priced from $1,050. 2013 S Liberty Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable West Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood | 1CB | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 2013 S Liberty Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,077 |
| Harmony Oaks | 2 Bdrm Garden, 890 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| 825 Louisiana Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 3101 Saint Charles Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverside, LA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Riverside area is the $1.65 price per square foot 5720 Cucullu St Model at 5720 Cucullu St, Unit 5720 Cucullu in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West Riverside apartment is the 2213 Baronne St Model at 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne starting at $1,975 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St Thomas 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5720 Cucullu St, Unit 5720 Cucullu | 5720 Cucullu St | 4BR,3BA | $1.65 |
| 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne | 2213 Baronne St | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 7605 Freret St, Unit Lower | 7605 Freret St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 2039 Valence St, Unit 2039 Valence Street | 2039 Valence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 2423 Upperline St, Unit 1 | 2423 Upperline St | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 825 Louisiana Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 2013 S Liberty Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 8129 Maple St, Unit 8129 | 8129 Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4122 -A S. Johnson st. | 4122 S Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Riverside, New Orleans, LA
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in West Riverside is Tanglewood which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in West Riverside costs $9,620.
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 14 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 $805 which is $8,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverside.
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