
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)

6057 Vermillion Blvd, Unit B

Huntington Park

2466 N Claiborne Ave

2120-2122 New Orleans St

Marais Street Apartments

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $685 | $2,250 |
Desire Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $815 | $3,400 |
Desire Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,350 | $4,500 |
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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 March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desire Area area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2921 Mandeville St Model at 2921 Mandeville St, Unit 2921 in the in the Lake Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Desire Area apartment is the 2329 Saint Anthony St Model at 2329 Saint Anthony St, Unit 2329 starting at $1,700 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the City Park 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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2921 Mandeville St, Unit 2921 | 2921 Mandeville St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
2329 Saint Anthony St, Unit 2329 | 2329 Saint Anthony St | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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 | $1.35 |
Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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 #70
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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?
- 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 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 $1,700.
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 19 regular apartments in Desire Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Desire Area?
Cheap apartments in Desire Area have an average cost of $410 which is $1,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desire Area.
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