Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
New Orleans, LA

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Orleans, LA is $1,675. This is -12%, or $225, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,675

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,020

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Orleans, LA is $1,675. This is -12%, or $225, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
38%
37%
12%
12%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Orleans, LA costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,650. Houses for rent in New Orleans, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,450

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,000

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,400

14%

12%

Studio

$1,075

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

12%

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$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Orleans, LA is 12% higher than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.

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Average rent in
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Belle Chasse

$1,500

decreased by8%

Last year

Chalmette

$1,525

increased by3%

Last year

Destrehan

$1,500

decreased by13%

Last year

Gretna

$1,650

increased by1%

Last year

Harahan

$1,600

decreased by10%

Last year

Harvey

$1,597

increased by3%

Last year

Jefferson

$1,300

decreased by1%

Last year

Kenner

$1,550

decreased by7%

Last year

Marrero

$1,500

decreased by11%

Last year

Metairie

$1,350

decreased by5%

Last year

Terrytown

$1,650

decreased by11%

Last year

Westwego

$1,825

increased by37%

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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