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Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown New Orleans Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Orleans area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Whispering Palms priced from $750. Harmony Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $886. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$886
Lake VillaStudioStudio,1BA$889
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$898
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,000
6564 Fleur De Lis DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Marrero Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,055
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $1.08 price per square foot 700 Florida Blvd Model at 700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvdd. in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown New Orleans apartment is the 426 Elmira Ave Model at 426 Elmira Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Orleans apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvdd.700 Florida Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.08
426 Elmira Ave426 Elmira Ave4BR,2BA$1.21
7711 Spruce Street, Unit 7711 Spruce St7711 Spruce Street4BR,3BA$1.14
Wilshire Heights3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.11
6823 Louis Xiv St, Unit 6823 Louis XIV St.6823 Louis Xiv St3BR,2BA$1.23
2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living2323 Leonidas St1BR,1BA$0.92
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
2325 Columbus St2325 Columbus St2BR,1BA$1.10
2323 Columbus St, Unit 23232323 Columbus St2BR,1BA$1.07
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B2003 Franklin Avenue2BR,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Louisiana including Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, and the greater New Orleans area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Orleans Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown New Orleans?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown New Orleans is at Whispering Palms listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Orleans Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Orleans Apartment is $886 at Harmony Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown New Orleans Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown New Orleans is starting from $950 at Whispering Palms.

What is the most affordable Downtown New Orleans Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown New Orleans Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whispering Palms and starts from $1,400.

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