
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Orleans Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (100 Rentals)
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1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Whispering Palms

1105 Odeon St

3000 Tulane Ave

811 N Broad Ave

Forest Park Apartments

6057 Vermillion Blvd, Unit B

2466 N Claiborne Ave
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1127 S Dupre St, Unit Dupre Student Apartment

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

9124 Palmetto St

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

4007 Prytania St, Unit 4

4125 D'Hemecourt St

4135 Prytania St, Unit Half

2120-2122 New Orleans St

Harmony Oaks Apartments

Esplanade at City Park

Marais Street Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

8724 Forshey St

Chateau Lake Terrace

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

The Georgian

6629 Fleur De Lis Dr

2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B

2818 Republic St

Refinery

1915 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

2426 Barracks St

Sailboat Bay

Columbia Parc at the Bayou District

Marrero Commons Apartments

2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living

3343 Esplanade Ave

508 Madison St

7600 Burthe St, Unit Apartment C

5519 Elysian Fields Ave

1709 Frenchmen St

1519 Pine St

1364-1366 Laharpe St

3302 Napoleon Ave, Unit A

The Residences at LSU Health

The Muses Apartment Homes

7618 Freret St, Unit 7618

1802 Cambronne St, Unit 1802

8003 W Laverne St
Downtown New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown New Orleans Studio Apartments | $1,184 | $386 | $3,753 |
Downtown New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $409 | $5,359 |
Downtown New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $400 | $10,000+ |
Downtown New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $802 | $4,500 |
Downtown New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $894 | $4,500 |
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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 $850. Lake Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $887. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Orleans apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Whispering Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Lake Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $887 |
Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
6564 Fleur De Lis Dr | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Harmony Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Orleans, LA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Orleans area is the $1.03 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 $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown New Orleans apartment is the 7711 Spruce Street Model at 7711 Spruce Street, Unit 7711 Spruce St starting at $1,995 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the West Carrollton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Orleans apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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700 Florida Blvd, Unit 700 Florida Blvdd. | 700 Florida Blvd | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
7711 Spruce Street, Unit 7711 Spruce St | 7711 Spruce Street | 4BR,3BA | $1.14 |
244 14th St, Unit 244 14th downstairs | 244 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
2237 S Salcedo St, Unit 2237 | 2237 S Salcedo St | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Wilshire Heights | Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
6823 Louis Xiv St, Unit 6823 Louis XIV St. | 6823 Louis Xiv St | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Chateau Lake Terrace | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living | 2323 Leonidas St | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B | 2003 Franklin Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Orleans Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown New Orleans is under $1,055.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Orleans is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $898, while the average apartment in Downtown New Orleans costs $2,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown New Orleans?
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 213 regular apartments in Downtown New Orleans 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 Downtown New Orleans?
Cheap apartments in Downtown New Orleans have an average cost of $636 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Orleans.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.