Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Carrollton Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $1,273 (1 Rental)
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East Carrollton, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Carrollton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Carrollton Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $1,025 | $1,550 |
East Carrollton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $932 | $3,326 |
East Carrollton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,050 | $4,627 |
East Carrollton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $1,273 | $6,120 |
East Carrollton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $1,370 | $6,070 |
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Getting Around the East Carrollton Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 East Carrollton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Carrollton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Carrollton is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Carrollton?
The cheapest apartment in East Carrollton is Marrero Commons Apartments which is listed at $1,273, while the average apartment in East Carrollton costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Carrollton?
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 16 regular apartments in East Carrollton 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 East Carrollton?
Cheap apartments in East Carrollton have an average cost of $310 which is $5,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Carrollton.
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