Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Flint Goodridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flint Goodridge

2425 Louisiana AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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3615 St Charles Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 St Charles Ave

3615 St Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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King Rampart Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Rampart Senior Living

1931 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
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Forest Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

2309-2311 6th StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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River Garden Elderly
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Garden Elderly

2017 Laurel St ParkNew Orleans, LA 70130
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1711 Second St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1711 Second St

1711 Second StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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803 Felicity
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Felicity

803 Felicity StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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940 Avenue F
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Avenue F

940 Avenue FMarrero, LA 70072
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St. Joseph Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Joseph Apartments

600 7th StGretna, LA 70053
Senior Living
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East Riverside, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Riverside area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Oaks Apartments priced from $932. Westchase Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,021. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
Westchase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,021
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
The Gates on Manhattan2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Centennial Place ApartmentsBateau1BR,1BA$1,296
2121-2131 Louisiana Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, LA

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.50 price per square foot 524 Washington Ave Model at 524 Washington Ave, Unit 524 Washington Avenue in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartments Model at River Garden on St. Andrew starting at $1,775 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Irish Channel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
524 Washington Ave, Unit 524 Washington Avenue524 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.55
The Gates on Manhattan2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
3302 Napoleon Ave, Unit A3302 Napoleon Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
2121-2131 Louisiana Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.73
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
Harmony Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2.00
The Woodward Lofts1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$1.95
1522 Burdette St, Unit 15221522 Burdette St1BR,1BA$1.85
Westchase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Riverside, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #53

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including East Riverside, 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Riverside Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in East Riverside is Harmony Oaks Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in East Riverside costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Riverside?

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 31 regular apartments in East Riverside 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 Riverside?

Cheap apartments in East Riverside have an average cost of $715 which is $5,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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