What are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent an apartment in New Orleans, LA?

The most affordable neighborhoods to rent an apartment in New Orleans, LA are Read Boulevard East , West Lake Forest , and Little Woods , where rent prices are below the city average of $1,281.

What is considered a cheap rent price in New Orleans, LA?

In New Orleans LA, rent is considered cheap when it's under $1,000 per month; that's 20% less than the city's median rent of $1,281.

How many cheap apartments are available in New Orleans, LA?

There are 905 affordable apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA, starting from $1,072/month.

Are there rent specials available in New Orleans, LA?

There are 1,609 apartments in New Orleans, LA with rent specials such as discounted deposits, waived fees, or a first month of free rent.

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Orleans LA

905 Rentals Available

The Mayfair Apartment Homes

4254 Maple Leaf Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131
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Matterport 3D Tours
1 Bed

$935+

2 Beds

$1,146+

3 Beds

$1,295+

Specials

Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Playground
Forest Isle

5000 Woodland Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131
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Matterport 3D Tours
Studio

$775+

1 Bed

$800+

2 Beds

$1,000+

Specials

Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Maintenance on site Package Service Controlled Access Gated
200 Carondelet

200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Matterport 3D Tours
Studio

$244+

1 Bed

$426+

Specials

Fitness Center Dishwasher In Unit Washer & Dryer Business Center Ceiling Fans Controlled Access Elevator
Whispering Palms Apts

3400 Garden Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114
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Matterport 3D Tours
Studio

$850

1 Bed

$945

2 Beds+

$995+

Pets Allowed Dishwasher Maintenance on site CableReady Ceiling Fans
Walnut Square

8501 I 10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127
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Matterport 3D Tours
1 Bed

$929

2 Beds

$1,096

3 Beds+

$1,301
Marrero Commons Apartments

1100 S Tonti St, New Orleans, LA 70125
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Matterport 3D Tours
1 Bed

$932

2 Beds

$1,086+

3 Beds+

$1,273+

1 Month Free
Willowbrook Apartments

7001 Bundy Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127
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Matterport 3D Tours
1 Bed

$850

2 Beds

$1,000
Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1385 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

1 Bed

$933

2 Beds

$1,111
Patriot Cove (FKA Cove at NOLA)

10501 Curran Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

1 Bed

$898+

2 Beds

$1,137+

3 Beds

$1,335
1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

1300 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

1 Bed

$933

2 Beds

$1,111

3 Beds

$1,275
Patriot Point of New Orleans (FKA Bern-mas)

7225 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126

1 Bed

$837
Haltere at New Orleans

10500 Hayne Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

1 Bed

$835

2 Beds

$1,000
Laguna Creek

6881 Parc Brittany Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126

1 Bed

$785+

2 Beds

$825
Laguna Reserve

5131 Bundy Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127

1 Bed

$795+

2 Beds

$865+

3 Beds

$1,045+
Carmel Brook

12345 N I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70128

1 Bed

$760+

2 Beds

$950+
King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

1931 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

1 Bed

$831

2 Beds

$989
Parc Fontaine

3101 Rue Parc Fontaine, New Orleans, LA 70131

1 Bed

$710+

2 Beds

$950+

3 Beds

$1,030+
Chateau d'Orleans

14765 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129

1 Bed

$735

2 Beds

$875

3 Beds+

$1,100
Pontchartrain Oaks Apts

9696 Hayne Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

1 Bed

$700+

2 Beds

$865+
Brittany And Drexel House

3440 Edenborn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002

2 Beds

$1,130+
Metairie Plaza Apartments

1046 Lake Ave, Metairie, LA 70005

2 Beds

$1,200+

3 Beds

$1,600+
735 Lees Ln

735 Lees Ln, New Orleans, LA 70114

$1,500

Townhome for Rent

3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,000 sq ft
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

$1,190

Unit 4455 at The Mayfair Apartment Homes

4254 Maple Leaf Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131
Studio

$267+

1 Bed

$788+

Arts Senior Apartments

1515 Arts St, New Orleans, LA 70117
2 Beds

$1,000+

Lakeland Manor

11920 Lakeland Ct, New Orleans, LA 70128
1 Bed

$835+

2 Beds

$1,135+

Cypress Run Apartments

6101 Tullis Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131
1 Bed

$915+

2 Beds

$1,100

Highrise NOLA

6324 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126
2 Beds

$1,200

Apartment for Rent

7040 Bunker Hill Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127
3 Beds

$1,500

House for Rent

3301 First St, New Orleans, LA 70125
2 Beds

$1,250

Townhome for Rent

810 Whitney Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
3 Beds

$1,400

House for Rent

3159 Urquhart St, New Orleans, LA 70117
3 Beds

$1,450

Apartment for Rent

2548 Myrtle St, New Orleans, LA 70122
3 Beds

$1,550

House for Rent

2150 N Dorgenois St, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Studio, 1 Bath, 510 sq ft

$873

Apartment for Rent

200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
3 Beds

$1,500

Apartment for Rent

2130 Feliciana St, New Orleans, LA 70117
1 Bed

$1,170

Townhome for Rent

2538 Lavender St, New Orleans, LA 70122
3 Beds

$1,300

Townhome for Rent

6068 Beechcraft St, New Orleans, LA 70126
3 Beds

$1,550

Apartment for Rent

1996 Hope St, New Orleans, LA 70119
3 Beds

$1,500

House for Rent

3005 Magellan St, New Orleans, LA 70114
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Studio, 1 Bath, 453 sq ft

$850

Apartment for Rent

3400 Garden Oaks Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114
3 Beds

$1,300

Apartment for Rent

7843 Sail St, New Orleans, LA 70128
3 Beds

$1,450

Apartment for Rent

3622 Buchanan St, New Orleans, LA 70122
1 Bed

$1,150

Apartment for Rent

322 Alix St, New Orleans, LA 70114
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New Orleans, LA Cheap Apartments for Rent

Whether you're on a budget or just looking to save, there are plenty of ways to find cheap apartments in New Orleans. Start by defining your list of apartment “must-haves.” What features can you not live without? If you want to live within walking distance to your favorite downtown locations, you may find that a smaller apartment of fewer amenities are a fair trade-off. Rent prices in New Orleans tend to be higher near the city center. For better deals, explore neighborhoods farther out where rents can be lower and apartment sizes may be larger. Look for areas with a higher number of available rental units — landlords with more vacancies are often more willing to offer incentives like lower rent or flexible lease terms. Keep an eye on listings for budget-friendly apartments that meet your core needs while offering a reasonable commute and access to the amenities you want.

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New Orleans, LA Rental Insights

: The most affordable neighborhoods to rent an apartment in New Orleans, LA are Read Boulevard East, West Lake Forest, and Little Woods, where rent prices are below the city average of $1,281.
: In New Orleans LA, rent is considered cheap when it's under $1,000 per month; that's 20% less than the city's median rent of $1,281.
: There are 905 affordable apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA, starting from $1,072/month.
: There are 1,609 apartments in New Orleans, LA with rent specials such as discounted deposits, waived fees, or a first month of free rent.

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