Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (40 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Riverside area of New Orleans.

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2809 First St

New OrleansLA70113

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7114 Freret St

New OrleansLA70118
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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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Refinery
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Refinery

701 S Peters 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
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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 Studio unit found at Westchase Apartments priced from $880. Harmony Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westchase ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$880
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
The Gates on Manhattan2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,200
The Saulet ApartmentsMarigny1BR,1BA$1,291
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 May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Apartments Model at River Garden on St. Andrew in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the 5014 Prytania St Model at 5014 Prytania St, Unit Apartment A starting at $1,950 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Audubon 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.
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.55
5014 Prytania St, Unit Apartment A5014 Prytania St1BR,2BA$1.74
4907 Loyola Ave, Unit 49074907 Loyola Ave3BR,1BA$1.91
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
1522 Burdette St, Unit 15221522 Burdette St1BR,1BA$1.85
Westchase ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Riverside, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 a cheap apartment in East Riverside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Riverside is under $1,299.

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 159 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 $672 which is $5,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.

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