Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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The California Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The California Building

1111 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Thirteen15
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thirteen15

1315 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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220 Decatur St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Decatur St

220 Decatur StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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516 Bienville St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

516 Bienville St

516 Bienville StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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French Quarter CBD, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available French Quarter CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the French Quarter CBD area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marais Street Apartments priced from $1,059. Moss-Bauer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable French Quarter CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,327
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,368
1201 Canal Apartments5041BR,1BA$1,395
Four WindsEos1BR,1BA$1,410
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,557
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
The Howard Luxury ApartmentsThe Tivoli1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter CBD, LA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the French Quarter CBD area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment Model at The Annex Luxury Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value French Quarter CBD apartment is the 1 Bedroom Apartment Model at Bienville Basin Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for French Quarter CBD apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
City Square 1622 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
511 Toulouse St, Unit 201511 Toulouse St1BR,1BA$2.20
Four WindsHarmonia1BR,1BA$2.33
The Howard Luxury ApartmentsThe Tivoli1BR,1BA$2.22
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.93
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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French Quarter Cbd, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #13

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap French Quarter CBD Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter CBD?

The cheapest apartment in French Quarter CBD is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in French Quarter CBD costs $3,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in French Quarter CBD?

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 5 regular apartments in French Quarter CBD that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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