
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (47 Rentals)
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1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Whispering Palms

1105 Odeon St

1620 Pauger St

811 N Broad Ave

Forest Park Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1111 Leboeuf St

Marais Street Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

The Georgian

Gravier Place Apartments

1915 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Refinery

The Saulet Apartments

508 Madison St

1364-1366 Laharpe St

Bienville Basin Apartments

The Muses Apartment Homes

Hibernia Tower Apartments

The Jackson

The Delaneaux

Four Winds

1201 Canal Apartments

DH Holmes Apartments

707 Gallier St

King Rampart Senior Living
McDonough, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McDonough?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McDonough Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $750 | $3,753 |
McDonough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $750 | $5,421 |
McDonough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,726 | $400 | $10,000+ |
McDonough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,126 | $4,500 |
McDonough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,900 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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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 $750. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Whispering Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Marais Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,102 |
Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
803 Felicity | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,288 |
Centennial Place Apartments | Bateau | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, LA
As of March 22, 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 426 Elmira Ave Model at 426 Elmira Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDonough 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 |
426 Elmira Ave | 426 Elmira Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousing | Active Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS) | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Saulet Apartments | Dauphine | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
803 Felicity | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Forest Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Whispering Palms | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.66 |
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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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonough?
The cheapest apartment in McDonough is Whispering Palms which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in McDonough costs $2,200.
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 521 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 $834 which is $1,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.
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