Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

6001 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Highrise NOLA
1 Bedroom Apartments

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6324 Chef Menteur HwyNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desire Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desire Area area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Laguna Creek priced from $685. Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Desire Area apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Huntington ParkBelmont1BR,1BA$936
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyIris1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2003 Franklin Avenue Model at 2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B in the in the Dillard neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the 1225 Clouet St Model at 1225 Clouet St starting at $1,900 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Desire Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desire Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B2003 Franklin Avenue2BR,1BA$1.21
1225 Clouet St1225 Clouet St2BR,2BA$2.11
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyAzalea -Available Soon2BR,2BA$1.60
3331 Allen St, Unit 33313331 Allen St2BR,1BA$1.41
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.87
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Huntington ParkBelmont1BR,1BA$1.59
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desire Area, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #72

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Desire Area Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desire Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desire Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desire Area Apartment is $685 at Laguna Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Desire Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desire Area is starting from $815 at Laguna Creek.

What is the most affordable Desire Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desire Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,350.

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