Welcome to New Orleans, where centuries of history blend with contemporary living. The French Quarter showcases historic architecture, while the Garden District features antebellum mansions, and the Marigny neighborhood maintains its artistic heritage. Studio apartments in New Orleans average $1,045, one-bedroom units typically cost $1,294, and three-bedroom homes run about $1,614. The Uptown area, home to Tulane and Loyola Universities, offers easy access to both campus life and the city's celebrated music venues. The Bywater district features restored Creole cottages and local eateries, while Mid-City residents enjoy transportation via the historic streetcar line along Canal Street.
New Orleans living revolves around its year-round festival calendar and rich cultural traditions. City Park spans 1,300 acres with centuries-old oak trees, walking trails, and recreational facilities. The rental market shows varying trends across different unit sizes, with studio apartments experiencing a 6.6% increase while one-bedroom rates decreased by 0.2% over the past year. Each neighborhood maintains its own character - from the renovated industrial spaces in the Warehouse District to the historic shotgun houses in Treme. With an average rent of $1,297, New Orleans offers access to world-class cuisine, music, and culture at a more accessible price point than many other major cities.
The St. Louis Cathedral is the nation's oldest, built in 1789
Mardi Gras is a two-week party
Historic architecture
The iconic French Quarter
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in New Orleans, LA is $1,061 for a studio, $1,275 for one bedroom, $1,512 for two bedrooms, and $1,621 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Orleans has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
The cost of living in New Orleans, LA is 12.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Orleans is 47.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,061 - $1,621. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 28.4% less for utilities, and 3.8% less for transportation.
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Public
Grades 7-12
802 Students
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Public
Grades 7-12
802 Students
McDonogh 35 College Preparatory School
Public
Grades 9-12
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
