
Cheap Homes for Rent in Desire Area New Orleans, LA from $700 (9 Rentals)
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Desire Area, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Desire Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Desire Area 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,364 | $875 | $2,200 |
Desire Area 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,663 | $900 | $2,350 |
Desire Area 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 9 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA
As of March 23, 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 |
1225 Clouet St | 1225 Clouet St | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Azalea -Available Soon | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desire Area
What type of rentals are currently available in Desire Area?
There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Desire Area, LA with pricing that ranges from $685 to $4,500. There are also 50 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 $2,061.
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