
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitney Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (91 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Whitney area of New Orleans.


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Parc Fontaine

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Celeste Landing

Skyview Terrace

Whispering Palms

718 Lamanche St, Unit A

Forest Park Apartments

3300 Garden Oaks Dr

4524 N Rampart St

3507 Royal St
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Marais Street Apartments

521-527 Wagner St

River Garden on Felicity

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Centennial Place Apartments

840 Ursulines Ave, Unit 2

1509 St Ann St.

807 Bourbon St

824 Royal St

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272335P

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272333P
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Zurqui at Cypress

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272336P

1501-1503 Desire St

Bienville Basin Apartments

The Saulet

Riverside Retreat at Federal City

1222 Teche St, Unit 1222, Unit 1222

3307 Kabel Dr

925-927 Flood St

1016 Canal St, Unit SI ID1272301P
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1016 Canal St, Unit SI ID1272359P

1313 Flood St

514 Madison St, Unit 9

1300 Gov Nicholls St

508 Chartres St, Unit SI ID1272314P

Aloysius Apartments

1421-1423 Numa St

822 Sumner St

Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing

The Strand Apartments
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Four Winds

514 Madison St

1205 Saint Charles Ave, Unit 612, Unit 612

1544 Camp St, Unit 4, Unit 4

514 Madison St

925 Common

DH Holmes Apartments

1050 Annunciation St, Unit SI ID1272355P

930 Poydras

River Garden on St. Andrew
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Whitney, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whitney?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $246 | $2,675 |
| Whitney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $259 | $7,759 |
| Whitney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $885 | $9,648 |
| Whitney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Whitney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,092 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Whitney Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whitney area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. Parc Fontaine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Whitney apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1g-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| Parc Fontaine | Bienville | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Skyview Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Whispering Palms | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Centennial Place Apartments | Steamer | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitney, LA
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitney area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Pythian Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,062. The second greatest value Whitney apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at Gravier Place Apartments starting at $1,920 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whitney apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| River Garden on St. Andrew | 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Gates of Oakwood | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Parc Fontaine | Bienville | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Skyview Terrace | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whitney Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Whitney?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whitney is under $1,296.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitney?
The cheapest apartment in Whitney is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in Whitney costs $13,035.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whitney?
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 64 regular apartments in Whitney 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 Whitney?
Cheap apartments in Whitney have an average cost of $437 which is $12,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitney.
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