Cheap Homes for Rent in Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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2346 Dreux Ave

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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 March 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2921 Mandeville St, Unit 29212921 Mandeville St3BR,1BA$1.50
2329 Saint Anthony St, Unit 23292329 Saint Anthony St3BR,1BA$1.58
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B2003 Franklin Avenue2BR,1BA$1.21
5519 Elysian Fields Ave5519 Elysian Fields Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
1225 Clouet St1225 Clouet St2BR,2BA$2.00
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyAzalea -Available Soon2BR,2BA$1.60
Laguna Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Huntington ParkBelmont1BR,1BA$1.59
6057 Vermillion Blvd, Unit B6057 Vermillion Blvd1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desire Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Desire Area?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA with pricing that ranges from $685 to $4,500. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desire Area ranging from $750 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Desire Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Desire Area ranges from $750 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,098.

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