
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverside Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (25 Rentals)
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1933 Washington Ave

4007 Prytania St, Unit 4

1519 Pine St

2809 First St

2115 Danneel St
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Hibernia Tower Apartments

2121-2131 Louisiana Ave

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building
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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 | $1,587 | $1,025 | $4,066 |
West Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $900 | $5,304 |
West Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
West Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,234 | $6,120 |
West Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,370 | $3,995 |
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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 $932. The Georgian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,193. 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 | $932 |
The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,193 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,268 |
2121-2131 Louisiana Ave | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
The Saulet Apartments | Marigny | 1BR,1BA | $1,306 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverside, LA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Riverside area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Hibernia Tower Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,306. The second greatest value West Riverside apartment is the 2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Model at 2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 3 bedroom and 2 bath. starting at $2,800 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the St Thomas 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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Hibernia Tower Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
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 |
5014 Prytania St, Unit Apartment A | 5014 Prytania St | 1BR,2BA | $1.74 |
4907 Loyola Ave, Unit 4907 | 4907 Loyola Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
1029 Dimarco Dr, Unit B | 1029 Dimarco Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
2423 Upperline St, Unit 1 | 2423 Upperline St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
2121-2131 Louisiana Ave | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Harmony Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Saulet Apartments | Marigny | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Riverside, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #80
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 $1,560.
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 $932, while the average apartment in West Riverside costs $6,000.
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 156 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 $802 which is $5,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverside.
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