Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
New Orleans, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Orleans, LA rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $84 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $1,835/month.
Compared to national trends
New Orleans sits 14.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 1,076 total rentals offering a moderate selection for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in New Orleans run around $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,418/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options available.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Riverside rents fell to $1,700/month across 20 rentals, marking a notable local cooldown compared to the citywide 8.3% decline. Dixon also saw a decline to $1,275/month, showing significant variation within New Orleans neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in New Orleans
$1,650/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in New Orleans is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $280 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Orleans
1,076
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Orleans rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Orleans, LA
Average rent prices in New Orleans have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
New Orleans, LA
Rent prices in New Orleans vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Orleans is $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,990. 1-bedroom apartments in New Orleans run $1,411 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | 4% |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,418 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 9% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Audubon | $2,550 | |
Broadmoor | $1,750 | |
Central Business District | $1,700 | |
Central City | $1,450 | |
East Carrollton | $1,875 | |
French Quarter | $2,136 | |
Little Woods | $1,295 | |
Lower Garden District | $2,161 | |
Mid City | $1,625 | |
Seventh Ward | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,990 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $818 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,418
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,700
Mid City
Average rent
$1,625
Lower Garden District
Average rent
$2,161
Central City
Average rent
$1,450
Audubon
Average rent
$2,550
French Quarter
Average rent
$2,136
East Carrollton
Average rent
$1,875
Seventh Ward
Average rent
$1,400
Little Woods
Average rent
$1,295
Broadmoor
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$818
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in New Orleans, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Orleans and Belle Chasse by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Orleans
15%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Orleans, LA is 8% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
23%$1,450
16%$1,500
16%$1,550
11%$1,575
9%$1,500
7%$1,350
11%$1,450
8%$1,800
4%$1,350
3%$1,400
1%$1,500
14%Cost of living in New Orleans, LA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 52% higher |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 27% lower |
Discover rentals in New Orleans, LA
5d+ ago
Dillard house for rent in New Orleans
3024 Gentilly Blvd #4, New Orleans, LA 70122
Studio
0 baths
$250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dillard house for rent in New Orleans
3024 Gentilly Blvd #5, New Orleans, LA 70122
Studio
0 baths
$250
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5d+ ago
Dillard house for rent in New Orleans
3024 Gentilly Blvd #6, New Orleans, LA 70122
Studio
0 baths
$250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dillard house for rent in New Orleans
3024 Gentilly Blvd #1, New Orleans, LA 70122
Studio
0 baths
$250
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
1011 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$5,362–$22,788
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
822 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Studio–5 beds
1–5 baths
$1,461–$22,174
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Garden District house for rent in New Orleans
1435 Euterpe St, New Orleans, LA 70130
4 beds
3.5 baths
$16,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Business District condo for rent in New Orleans
801 Saint Joseph St #PH1, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
2.5 baths
$14,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
635 8th St #B, New Orleans, LA 70115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,382
$1,244
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$246–$1,270
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
332 Millaudon St #NA, New Orleans, LA 70118
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$990–$1,270
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2433 Chartres St #2433, New Orleans, LA 70117
1 bed
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
635 8th St #B, New Orleans, LA 70115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for New Orleans, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the New Orleans rental market.
How much is rent in New Orleans?
The average rent in New Orleans is $1,650 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Orleans?
Average rent prices in New Orleans have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does New Orleans rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Orleans is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $280 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Orleans?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Orleans are Little Woods ($1,295/mo), Seventh Ward ($1,400/mo), and Central City ($1,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Orleans?
To comfortably afford rent in New Orleans, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New Orleans?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Orleans average around $1,460/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,710/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).