University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

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University of New Orleans - New Orleans, LA Area Guide

Experience the quiet side of the Crescent City at this prestigious institution

Public Urban Research Parks Affordable Lakefront Historic UNO Privateers Golf

Although not a particularly old institution, the University of New Orleans puts you in one of America’s most historic and culturally rich cities, creating a wholly unique academic experience. UNO serves as an important contributor to the city’s robust academic community, and often integrates the one-of-a-kind community’s singular resources into the curriculum. In addition to the Privateers sporting events at Lakefront Arena and Maestri Field, the annual “Swampball” (aka mud pit volleyball) tournament is a local tradition for students.

Positioned on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, UNO is fairly far removed from the city’s notoriously rowdy tourist destinations. The mostly-residential Gentilly neighborhood just south of campus is full of affordable rental houses, apartments, and condos within a short walk of the university. City Park is just a few blocks to the southwest, giving you enviable access to the trails, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Tad Gormley Stadium, and the community sports facilities within the park. The Fairgrounds are also quite close, putting you within walking distance of Jazz Fest in the spring.

Of course, the entire city is famously packed with amazing food, music, art, and nightlife, and the French Quarter – the epicenter of it all—is just a few minutes down Elysian Fields Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New Orleans, LA is $1,117 for a studio, $1,274 for one bedroom, $1,484 for two bedrooms, and $1,581 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Orleans has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,117/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 712 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,274/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,048 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,484/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,253 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,581/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Schools

International School of Louisiana

Public

Grades K-8

1,190 Students

Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-Orleans

Public

Grades PK-12

1,038 Students

KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy

Public

Grades K-8

894 Students

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science

Public

Grades PK-8

747 Students

International School of Louisiana

Public

Grades K-8

1,190 Students

Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-Orleans

Public

Grades PK-12

1,038 Students

KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy

Public

Grades K-8

894 Students

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science

Public

Grades PK-8

747 Students

Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-Orleans

Public

Grades PK-12

1,038 Students

KIPP Renaissance High School

Public

Grades 9-12

694 Students

Edna Karr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,134 Students

New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

907 Students

McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

859 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Couturie Forest
  • New Orleans City Park
  • New Orleans Botanical Garden
  • New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
  • Longue Vue House and Gardens

Military Bases

Airports

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.