Cheap Homes for Rent in Orleans Parish, LA from $500 (115 Rentals)

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property at 8009 Downman Rd

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8009 Downman Rd

New OrleansLA70126
property at 8009 Downman Rd

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8009 Downman Rd

New OrleansLA70126

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property at 622 Hagan Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 Hagan Ave

New OrleansLA70119

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property at 807 Bourbon St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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807 Bourbon St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 209 N Bernadotte St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

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209 N Bernadotte St

New OrleansLA70119
property at 2427 Peniston St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2427 Peniston St

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 708 Orleans St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Orleans St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 8613 S Claiborne Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8613 S Claiborne Ave

New OrleansLA70118

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property at 4224 Walmsley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4224 Walmsley Ave

New OrleansLA70125
property at 844 1/2 Roosevelt Pl

$1,175

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$1,175

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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844 1/2 Roosevelt Place Unit

844 1/2 Roosevelt Pl
New OrleansLA70119

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Cheapest Available Orleans Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orleans Parish, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Fontaine in the Old Aurora neighborhood priced from $710. Marquis in the Mid-City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $726. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orleans Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc FontaineBienville1BR,1BA$710
MarquisB22BR,2BA$726
Azalea Belle1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Chateau CarmelBasin1BR,1BA$785
Riviere Royale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Skyview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$795
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$800
1900 Esplanade AveStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orleans Parish, LA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orleans Parish area is the $1.08 price per square foot 700 Florida Blvd Model at 700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd. in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Orleans Parish apartment is the 2116 Adams St Model at 2116 Adams St, Unit Middle Floor starting at $1,950 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Carrollton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orleans Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvd.700 Florida Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.08
2116 Adams St, Unit Middle Floor2116 Adams St3BR,1BA$1.08
3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro3314 Touro St2BR,1BA$0.71
8329 Pritchard Pl, Unit Unit B8329 Pritchard Pl1BR,1.5BA$1.00
MarquisB22BR,2BA$0.65
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
4804 Camp St1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.12
216 Cherokee St, Unit 216216 Cherokee St1BR,1BA$1.11
Riviere RoyaleA1 MOD1BR,1BA$1.11
Parc FontaineBienville1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Orleans Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in Orleans Parish?

There are currently 1542 Apartments for Rent in Orleans Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $15,000. There are also 436 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orleans Parish ranging from $595 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orleans Parish?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orleans Parish ranges from $595 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,930.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orleans Parish?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orleans Parish range from $313 to $10,807, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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