New Orleans, LA Rent Trends

Rank #27, last updated July 18

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What is the average rent in New Orleans?

The average rent of a studio apartment in New Orleans, LA is $1,550. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in New Orleans, LA is $1,550. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in New Orleans, LA is $1,500. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in New Orleans, LA is $2,000.

Studio

$1,550


1 bed

$1,550


2 beds

$1,500


3+ beds

$2,000

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in New Orleans

Jul 03 2024Aug 17 2024Oct 02 2024Nov 17 2024Jan 02 2025Feb 16 2025Apr 03 2025May 19 2025Jul 18 2025$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in New Orleans

The monthly rent for apartments in New Orleans, LA ranges from $700 to $2,700+.

$700 - $1,200

$1,200 - $1,700

$1,700 - $2,200

$2,200 - $2,700

$2,700+

What is the average apartment size in New Orleans?

The average size of a New Orleans, LA apartment is 975 square feet, while the median apartment size for New Orleans, LA is 900 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in New Orleans, LA (37.43%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (2.92%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 34.5%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 25.15%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in New Orleans?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Central Business District$2,229$2,150$2,809*
French Quarter*$1,250$2,000*
St. Roch**$1,275$1,500
Uptown*$1,450$1,600$2,798

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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