
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in French Quarter?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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French Quarter Studio Apartments | $1,677 | $875 | $3,753 |
French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,059 | $5,421 |
French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,119 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,654 | $3,000 | $4,100 |
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Cheapest Available French Quarter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the French Quarter area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marais Street Apartments priced from $1,059. Gravier Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,109. Here are the most affordable French Quarter apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,288 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, LA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the French Quarter 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 apartment is the Penthouse Model at The Strand Apartments starting at $3,905 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for French Quarter apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Annex Luxury Apartments | Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.78 |
The Strand Apartments | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
511 Toulouse St, Unit 201 | 511 Toulouse St | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Four Winds | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Getting Around the French Quarter Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
81 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 French Quarter Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in French Quarter is Marais Street Apartments which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in French Quarter costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in French Quarter?
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 616 regular apartments in French Quarter 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 French Quarter?
Cheap apartments in French Quarter have an average cost of $876 which is $2,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter.
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