
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orleans Parish, LA from $309 (252 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Orleans Parish.


My Home at Lakeview

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Celeste Landing

Pontchartrain Oaks

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Marquis

Azalea Belle

Riviere Royale

Chateau Carmel

Skyview Terrace

1900 Esplanade Ave
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Forest Isle

Chateau Solis

2536 Conti St

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2750 Orchid St, Unit 2750 C

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

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Cypress Run Apartments

Patriot Point of New Orleans

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

Whispering Palms

Willowbrook Apartments
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4836 Banks St

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3026 Short St, Unit C

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2424 Lapeyrouse St, Unit A

4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4120 S. Johnson st.apt101

Highrise NOLA

2519 Washington Ave, Unit Apt. C

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Forest Park Apartments

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

Chateau Lake Terrace
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EP on Lincoln Beach

Walnut Square

1520 Lesseps St

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2719 S Liberty St, Unit 2719 S Liberty St

1938-1940 Spain St

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5765 Cameron Blvd, Unit 5765 Cameron Blvd.Apt B

126 S Hennessey St

739-741 Leontine St

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

St. Peter
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Marais Street Apartments

2015 Coliseum St

Riverview Villas

The Mayfair Apartment Homes

River Garden on Felicity

7733 Dorsett Dr

1818 Agriculture St

1507 Gentilly Blvd

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Siegel Select New Orleans

2704-2706 N Dorgenois St
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Orleans Parish, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orleans Parish?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish Studio Apartments | $1,510 | $716 | $6,351 |
| Orleans Parish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $660 | $9,875 |
| Orleans Parish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Orleans Parish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Orleans Parish 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,378 | $309 | $10,000+ |
| Orleans Parish 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,786 | $5,295 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Orleans Parish Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Orleans Parish, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Marquis in the Mid-City neighborhood priced from $726. Azalea Belle in the Lake Forest East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orleans Parish apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $726 |
| Azalea Belle | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $740 |
| Riviere Royale | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $780 |
| Chateau Carmel | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $785 |
| Skyview Terrace | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| 1900 Esplanade Ave | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
| Chateau Solis | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Forest Isle | 'B' - Very Nice 1 Br/1Bath Layout | 1BR, 1BA | $830 |
| Cypress Run Apartments | Small | 1BR, 1BA | $835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orleans Parish, LA
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orleans Parish area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3316 Touro St Model at 3316 Touro St, Unit 3316 touro in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Orleans Parish apartment is the 1124 N Johnson St Model at 1124 N Johnson St, Unit 1124 in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orleans Parish apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3316 Touro St, Unit 3316 touro | 3316 Touro St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.71 |
| 1124 N Johnson St, Unit 1124 | 1124 N Johnson St | 2BR, 2BA | $1.10 |
| 6237 Catina St, Unit 6237 Catina St. | 6237 Catina St | 3BR, 2BA | $1.17 |
| 8703 Dinkins St, Unit 2 Bedroom | 8703 Dinkins St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.02 |
| Marquis | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.65 |
| fsa0145 | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
| 1028 Cherokee St, Unit Tulane Shotgun Double | 1028 Cherokee St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.19 |
| Riviere Royale | A1 MOD | 1BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| 3026 Short St, Unit C | 3026 Short St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orleans Parish Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orleans Parish?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orleans Parish is under $835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orleans Parish?
The cheapest apartment in Orleans Parish is Azalea Belle which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Orleans Parish costs $1,522.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orleans Parish?
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 50 regular apartments in Orleans Parish 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 Orleans Parish?
Cheap apartments in Orleans Parish have an average cost of $285 which is $1,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orleans Parish.
Expert Rental Resources
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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