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How Much Does An Apartment Cost in New Orleans?

New Orleans, one of the oldest and most inviting cities in America, is a great place to live. If you’re looking to rent an apartment, you should know some things about the costs associated with that.

No matter where you live in the city, who doesn’t want an affordable apartment?

How Much Does The Average Apartment Cost In New Orleans?

The average apartment rent in New Orleans is $1,336, according to RentCafe. The average size apartment in the Crescent City is about 900 square feet, the site says.

Of course, different neighborhoods cost more or less depending on their locations. Let’s look at the neighborhoods around the city based on average rents. This data is from RentCafe.

Average Rent in New Orleans, LA By Neighborhood

NeighborhoodAverage Rent
Iberville$2,266
Bywater$2,173
Florida$2,173
Holy Cross$2,173
Lower Ninth Ward$2,173
Marigny$2,173
St. Claude$2,173
New Orleans Central Business District$2,077
French Quarter$1,986
Treme – Lafitte$1,928

How To Afford A Bigger Apartment

If you’re trying to rent an apartment or home, you know that a lot of hard work goes into it, but you most especially need money.

If you’re thinking about renting an apartment, get all the rent totals from the prospective landlords and use the calculator above to tally the total. To save money on rent, consider bargaining by using trade-offs such as utilities or parking space fees. 

New Orleans has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.


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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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