Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (45 Rentals)

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3300 Garden Oaks Dr
$1,1302 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

3300 Garden Oaks Dr

New Orleans, LA 70114
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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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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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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Gates of Oakwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gates of Oakwood

294 Wright AveGretna, LA 70056
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Pines I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines I & II

112-250 Holmes BlvdGretna, 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 $750. Gates of Oakwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $866. Here are the most affordable McDonough apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$866
Marais Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,225
The Saulet ApartmentsMarigny1BR,1BA$1,237
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,288
Centennial Place ApartmentsBateau1BR,1BA$1,296
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,311
The JacksonSazerac-M1BR,1BA$1,315
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, LA

As of February 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 426 Elmira Ave Model at 426 Elmira Ave starting at $2,400 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
426 Elmira Ave426 Elmira Ave4BR,2BA$1.32
945 Chartres St, Unit 945945 Chartres St1BR,1.5BA$1.44
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
909 Atlantic Ave, Unit 909 Atlantic Ave909 Atlantic Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$1.10
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcdonough, New Orleans, LA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in McDonough?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McDonough is at Whispering Palms listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McDonough Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDonough Apartment is $853 at Gates of Oakwood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McDonough Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDonough is starting from $950 at Whispering Palms.

What is the most affordable McDonough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McDonough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whispering Palms and starts from $1,400.

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