1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA Under $1,200 (157 Rentals)

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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New Orleans's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 2809 First St

2809 First St

New OrleansLA70113
property at 7114 Freret St

7114 Freret St

New OrleansLA70118
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Renaissance Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Place

3601 Texas DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
Senior Living
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Lakeside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

8019 Trapier AveNew Orleans, LA 70127
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Sacred Heart
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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The Willows Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows Apartments

7001 Lawrence RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $1,604.

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 1,101 square feet unit starting from $2,250 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 738 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.