Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (49 Rentals)

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McDonough

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in New Orleans by our Minneapolis, MN Local Expert Melissa Maxwell. See how it ranks!

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Elmwood Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Homes

3901 Indiana StNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Renaissance Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Place

3601 Texas DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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St. Peter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Peter Apartments

2630 St Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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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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1418 Behrman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1418 Behrman Ave

1418 Behrman AveNew Orleans, LA 70114
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Oakvilla Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakvilla Apartments

3601 Bender DrNew Orleans, LA 70114
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722-724 Louisa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

722-724 Louisa St

722-724 Louisa StNew Orleans, LA 70117
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River Garden Elderly
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Garden Elderly

2017 Laurel St ParkNew Orleans, LA 70130
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803 Felicity
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Felicity

803 Felicity 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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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Gates of Oakwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gates of Oakwood

294 Wright AveGretna, LA 70056
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The Pines Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

112-250 Holmes Blvd, Terrytown, LnTerrytown, LA 70056
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McDonough, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McDonough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDonough 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 $898. Here are the most affordable McDonough apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$898
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,185
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,217
Centennial Place ApartmentsBateau1BR,1BA$1,296
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
The Saulet ApartmentsMarigny1BR,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, LA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDonough 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 McDonough apartment is the 524 Washington Ave Model at 524 Washington Ave, Unit 524 Washington Avenue starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Irish Channel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDonough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
524 Washington Ave, Unit 524 Washington Avenue524 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.55
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.92
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcdonough, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central New Orleans, LA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the McDonough Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 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 McDonough Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McDonough?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McDonough is under $1,380.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonough?

The cheapest apartment in McDonough is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $898, while the average apartment in McDonough costs $2,197.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McDonough?

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 155 regular apartments in McDonough 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 McDonough?

Cheap apartments in McDonough have an average cost of $853 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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