Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Orleans CBD Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet 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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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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The California Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The California Building

1111 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Thirteen15
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thirteen15

1315 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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220 Decatur St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Decatur St

220 Decatur StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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516 Bienville St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

516 Bienville St

516 Bienville StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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New Orleans CBD, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available New Orleans CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the New Orleans CBD area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Moss-Bauer priced from $1,200. The Residences at LSU Health has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable New Orleans CBD apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio C ADA *Call for Availability*Studio,1BA$1,275
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,323
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
1201 Canal Apartments5041BR,1BA$1,395
Four WindsEos1BR,1BA$1,410
The Strand Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,478
The Howard Luxury ApartmentsThe Tivoli1BR,1BA$1,595
Thirteen15CStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Orleans CBD, LA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Orleans CBD 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 New Orleans CBD apartment is the Penthouse Model at The Strand Apartments starting at $3,905 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Orleans CBD apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
The Strand ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$2.37
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
854 Camp St, Unit C 3rd floor furnished apt854 Camp St2BR,1BA$2.44
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
511 Toulouse St, Unit 201511 Toulouse St1BR,1BA$2.20
Four WindsHarmonia1BR,1BA$2.33
The Howard Luxury ApartmentsThe Tivoli1BR,1BA$2.22
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.93
DH Holmes Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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Getting Around the New Orleans CBD Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Orleans CBD Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Orleans CBD Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Orleans CBD Apartment is $1,200 at Moss-Bauer.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Orleans CBD Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Orleans CBD is starting from $1,694 at City Square 162.

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