
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Holy Cross Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $700 (14 Rentals)
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Whispering Palms

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Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

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718 Delery St
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Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Holy Cross?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Holy Cross Studio Apartments | $850 | $750 | $1,650 |
Holy Cross 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $746 | $2,250 |
Holy Cross 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $950 | $3,000 |
Holy Cross 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,095 | $1,843 |
Holy Cross 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Holy Cross Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Holy Cross Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Holy Cross area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Whispering Palms priced from $850. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Holy Cross apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Whispering Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Centennial Place Apartments | Bateau | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Holy Cross, LA
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Holy Cross area is the $1.25 price per square foot 324 Olivier St Model at 324 Olivier St, Unit 324 in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Holy Cross apartment is the Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) Model at Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing starting at $1,434 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Old Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Holy Cross apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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324 Olivier St, Unit 324 | 324 Olivier St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
6329 Saint Claude Ave, Unit 6329 | 6329 Saint Claude Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B | 2003 Franklin Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Aloysius Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Centennial Place Apartments | Bateau | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Whispering Palms | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHoly Cross, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #60
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Holy Cross Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 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 Holy Cross Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Holy Cross?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Holy Cross is under $1,434.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Holy Cross?
The cheapest apartment in Holy Cross is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Holy Cross costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Holy Cross?
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 4 regular apartments in Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross?
Cheap apartments in Holy Cross have an average cost of $157 which is $1,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Holy Cross.
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