
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Freret Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $831 (30 Rentals)


1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Harmony Oaks Apartments

1933 Washington Ave

1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment

1519 Pine St
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1207 Jackson Ave

2115 Danneel St

1140 Jackson Ave

1522 Burdette St, Unit 1522

2424 TULANE

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2121-2131 Louisiana Ave
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The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building
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Freret, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Freret?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Freret Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $1,025 | $3,860 |
Freret 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $831 | $5,379 |
Freret 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $400 | $10,000+ |
Freret 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $1,126 | $6,120 |
Freret 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $894 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Freret Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Freret Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Freret?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Freret is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Freret?
The cheapest apartment in Freret is Marrero Commons Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Freret costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Freret?
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 26 regular apartments in Freret 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 Freret?
Cheap apartments in Freret have an average cost of $382 which is $5,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Freret.
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