Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 24, 2025

Average rent in
New Orleans, LA

Last updated on October 24, 2025

Last updated on October 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Orleans, LA is $1,750. This is -10%, or $195, lower than the national average.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,750

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,073

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Orleans, LA is $1,750. This is -10%, or $195, lower than the national average.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
33%
37%
12%
16%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
New Orleans, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in New Orleans, LA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
New Orleans, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in New Orleans, LA is $1,695. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Orleans, LA costs about $1,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,780. Houses for rent in New Orleans, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,800

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,125

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$4,800

3%

65%

Studio

$1,104

6%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,104

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

65%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Orleans, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in New Orleans, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in New Orleans, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belle Chasse, LA.

New Orleans

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Orleans, LA is 3% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.

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Belle Chasse

$1,800

decreased by18%

Last year

Chalmette

$1,500

increased by8%

Last year

Destrehan

$1,600

increased by4%

Last year

Gretna

$1,475

decreased by3%

Last year

Harahan

$1,285

decreased by17%

Last year

Harvey

$1,697

increased by15%

Last year

Jefferson

$1,400

decreased by12%

Last year

Kenner

$1,600

decreased by3%

Last year

Marrero

$1,597

increased by2%

Last year

Metairie

$1,395

decreased by9%

Last year

Terrytown

$1,650

decreased by8%

Last year

Westwego

$1,600

increased by50%

Last year

Cost of living in
New Orleans, LA

The overall cost of living in New Orleans, LA is 12% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

3% higher

Housing

49% higher

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

28% lower

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Very good

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3012 Delachaise St, New Orleans, LA 70125

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1 bath

$985

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