
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $600 (19 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Desire Area area of New Orleans.


Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)

6057 Vermillion Blvd, Unit B

Huntington Park

2120-2122 New Orleans St

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5519 Elysian Fields Ave

2633 Louisa St

3017-3017 Eads St
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1864 N Galvez St

2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B
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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desire Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Desire Area Studio Apartments | $2,560 | $2,560 | $2,560 |
Desire Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $685 | $2,340 |
Desire Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $815 | $4,384 |
Desire Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,125 | $6,296 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Desire Area Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Laguna Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Huntington Park | Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1131 Touro St Model at 1131 Touro St, Unit 1131 Touro St in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the 4005 Franklin Ave Model at 4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave starting at $1,500 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Lake Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desire Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1131 Touro St, Unit 1131 Touro St | 1131 Touro St | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave | 4005 Franklin Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B | 2003 Franklin Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
5519 Elysian Fields Ave | 5519 Elysian Fields Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
1839 Saint Ferdinand St, Unit 1841 | 1839 Saint Ferdinand St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Laguna Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Huntington Park | Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
6057 Vermillion Blvd, Unit B | 6057 Vermillion Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDesire Area, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #89
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desire Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desire Area?
The cheapest apartment in Desire Area is Laguna Creek which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Desire Area costs $2,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desire Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Desire Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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