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Renting in New Orleans: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on May 17, 2019
Renting in New Orleans: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? 931 Chartres St. | Photos: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in New Orleans are hovering around $1,084. But how does the low-end pricing on a New Orleans rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4518 St. Claude Ave.

Listed at $550/month, this 358-square-foot studio, located at 4518 St. Claude Ave. in Bywater, is 54.2% less than the median rent for a studio in New Orleans, which is currently estimated at around $1,200/month.

Building amenities include on-site laundry, assigned parking and outdoor space. In the unit, anticipate tile floors and ceiling fans. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Pet owners take note: cats and dogs are not allowed.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot and is very bikeable.

(See the complete listing here.)

10151 Curran Blvd.

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 10151 Curran Blvd., is listed for $660/month for its 650 square feet of space.

In the unit, you're promised a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, air conditioning and a balcony. Building amenities include on-site laundry, outdoor space, extra storage and a swimming pool. Pet owners are in luck: both cats and dogs are allowed with an additional deposit.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area isn't very walkable and has some bike infrastructure.

(See the complete listing here.)

931 Chartres St.

Next up is this 250-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, located at 931 Chartres St. in the French Quarter and listed for $750/month. 

The building offers outdoor space and on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring, air conditioning and a balcony. Pet owners take note: cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise" and is great for biking.

(Here's the listing.)

722 Louisa St., #24

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom, situated at 722 Louisa St., #24 in Bywater, is listed for $850/month for its 450 square feet of space.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking. In the unit, you'll get central heating and air conditioning, stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Pets owners take note: cats and dogs are not allowed.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable and is convenient for biking.

(See the listing here.)


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