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New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 22, 2025

There are currently 4216 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over New Orleans, LA that range in price from $685 to $5,263. Outlying Jefferson Parish, Downtown New Orleans and Westbank are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in New Orleans with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outlying Jefferson Parish189$1,647$720
Downtown New Orleans147$1,750$828
Westbank130$1,730$809
Iberville111$1,662$922
McDonough108$1,785$828
St Bernard Parish98$898$685
Algiers Point97$1,803$828
Whitney97$1,775$828
Central City91$1,787$828
Warehouse District84$1,700$922

Largest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is found at National Rice Mill Lofts in the Vieux Carre neighborhood and is 1,106 square feet priced from $1,750. Palmetto Creek in the Outlying Jefferson Parish neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,049 square feet and currently listed start at $1,380. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
National Rice Mill Lofts1041,106 Sq Ft$1,750
Palmetto Creek1x11,049 Sq Ft$1,380
LuminaPisces with Den1,013 Sq Ft$2,285
Bella Ridge North1x1B996 Sq Ft$1,820
Canal 1535A8960 Sq Ft$2,163
The Saint AnnaThe Saint Anna Unit 103912 Sq Ft$2,200
The Mayfair Apartment HomesThe Kenny907 Sq Ft$1,579
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Luxury Apartment820 Sq Ft$1,995
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment650 Sq Ft$1,301

Cheapest Available New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 22, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in New Orleans, LA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $685 at Laguna Creek in the Lake Forest East neighborhood. The second most affordable New Orleans 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1BA Model at Chateau d'Orleans starting at $735 in the Venetian Isles neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in New Orleans is currently $1,638. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in New Orleans:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom$685
Chateau d'Orleans1BR/1BA$735
Laguna Reserve1 Bedroom$754
St. Germaine1x1$807
Carmel BrookBasin$814
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath$835
Polo Run Apartments1 Bedroom$840
Carmel Spring1 BEDROOM$873
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath$889

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New Orleans Overview

The largest metro area in all of Louisiana and a truly unique city known the world over for its cuisine, culture and oh-so-famous Mardi Gras, New Orleans is a destination that simply must be experienced to be believed. Combining French and Creole-inspired architecture, open-faced balcony terraces and omnipresent jazz music filling the air, New Orleans' particular brand of magic has been charming residents for centuries making living in apartments in New Orleans the bees knees.

Why live in New Orleans, LA?

Louisiana boasts a truly unique charm, and there is no denying that New Orleans is its central hub. From the amazing cuisine to the rarely-shy populace, New Orleans has a distinct character that simply cannot be replicated. Flush with romantic ambiance, eye-popping architecture, historic pubs, world-class eateries and more crawfish than you can shake a stick at, New Orleans is a unique treasure known coast-to-coast. With a plethora of available New Orleans apartments ready and waiting for you, this city is a prime locale.

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Getting Around New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom New Orleans Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in New Orleans with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in New Orleans is at Laguna Creek listed at $685.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom New Orleans Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in New Orleans is $1,638.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom New Orleans Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in New Orleans is a 1,106 square feet unit starting from $1,750 at National Rice Mill Lofts.

What is the average size for New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in New Orleans is currently 696 sq ft.

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