Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
New Orleans, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 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 $508 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.1% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
New Orleans is 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,122 total rentals available for renters in this mid-tier Southern metro.
Price ranges
Studios in New Orleans run around $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,375/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,612/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lakewood rents fell 73.6% year over year to $1,300/month across 14 rentals, with East Riverside down 67.6% to $1,450/month and Dixon down 51.9% to $1,300/month. These large declines contrast with the citywide 8.3% drop.
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 September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Orleans
1,122
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,920. 1-bedroom apartments in New Orleans run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 |  21% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,375 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,612 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 6% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Audubon | $2,725 | |
Central Business District | $1,700 | |
Central City | $1,450 | |
East Carrollton | $2,500 | |
French Quarter | $2,111 | |
Leonidas | $1,825 | |
Little Woods | $1,340 | |
Lower Garden District | $1,962 | |
Mid City | $1,650 | |
Seventh Ward | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,862 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,920 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $810 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
25%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,700
Mid City
Average rent
$1,650
Audubon
Average rent
$2,725
Lower Garden District
Average rent
$1,962
Central City
Average rent
$1,450
French Quarter
Average rent
$2,111
East Carrollton
Average rent
$2,500
Little Woods
Average rent
$1,340
Seventh Ward
Average rent
$1,450
Leonidas
Average rent
$1,825
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,920
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
4%
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
13%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Orleans, LA is 10% higher than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
27%$1,350
12%$1,125
38%$1,425
2%$1,525
10%$1,540
16%$1,350
9%$1,450
7%$1,700
4%$1,350
2%$1,650
8%$1,450
2%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
4d ago
Holly Grove apartment for rent in New Orleans
8627 Apple St #1, New Orleans, LA 70118
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
St. Roch apartment for rent in New Orleans
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City condo for rent in New Orleans
2519 Washington Ave #C, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
St. Anthony apartment for rent in New Orleans
6231 Pasteur Blvd #1, New Orleans, LA 70122
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
8h ago
Verified
822 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Studio–5 beds
1–5 baths
$3,130–$22,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
822 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
1–5 beds
1–4 baths
$4,131–$19,304
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2335 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
5 beds
3 baths
$17,094
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
127 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,699–$14,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1535 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,022–$2,553
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
822 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
1–5 beds
1–4 baths
$4,131–$19,304
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2335 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
5 beds
3 baths
$17,094
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1708 S Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70125
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
4101 S Galvez St #LOWER, New Orleans, LA 70125
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
3d ago
Verified
3014 Chippewa St #NA, New Orleans, LA 70115
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
$1,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 20
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Orleans?
Average rent prices in New Orleans have increased by 2% 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 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Orleans?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Orleans are Little Woods ($1,340/mo), Central City ($1,450/mo), and Seventh Ward ($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?
December offers the best rental deals in New Orleans, with rents running about 5.4% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest rents and most competition, while December consistently ranks as the least competitive 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).