
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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1438 Pleasant St

4007 Prytania St, Unit 4

4135 Prytania St, Unit Half

7114 Freret St

1220 Adams St, Unit 2

The Georgian

7600 Burthe St, Unit Apartment C

1519 Pine St

3302 Napoleon Ave, Unit A
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7618 Freret St, Unit 7618

2930 Louisiana Ave, Unit C

The Jackson

2629-2631 Marengo St

Four Winds

The Saulet Apartments

2705 Magnolia St

1571 Exposition Blvd, Unit Beautiful Efficiency

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building

1029 Dimarco Dr, Unit B
West Riverside, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,478 | $995 | $3,860 |
West Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $886 | $5,103 |
West Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,055 | $10,000+ |
West Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,277 | $5,200 |
West Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $2,150 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available West Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Riverside area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Oaks Apartments priced from $886. The Georgian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,217. Here are the most affordable West Riverside apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harmony Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,217 |
The Saulet Apartments | Marigny | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,432 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverside, LA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Riverside area is the $1.40 price per square foot 5422 Garfield St Model at 5422 Garfield St, Unit Garfield in the in the Audubon neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Riverside apartment is the 2203 Louisiana Ave Model at 2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2203 starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5422 Garfield St, Unit Garfield | 5422 Garfield St | 4BR,2BA | $1.40 |
2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2203 | 2203 Louisiana Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 3 bedroom and 2 bath. | 2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
4422 Carondelet Street | 4422 Carondelet Street | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.08 |
7618 Freret St, Unit 7618 | 7618 Freret St | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
3302 Napoleon Ave, Unit A | 3302 Napoleon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Harmony Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
2930 Louisiana Ave, Unit C | 2930 Louisiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
7600 Burthe St, Unit Apartment C | 7600 Burthe St | 1BR,2BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Riverside, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #86
Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Riverside Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 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 West Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Riverside is under $1,432.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in West Riverside is Harmony Oaks Apartments which is listed at $886, while the average apartment in West Riverside costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Riverside?
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 150 regular apartments in West Riverside 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 West Riverside?
Cheap apartments in West Riverside have an average cost of $1,032 which is $3,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverside.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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