Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
New Orleans, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Orleans, LA rent slipped 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Renters today are paying $147 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.0% increase month over month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
New Orleans sits 14.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,134 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in New Orleans run around $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,438/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,650/month, with rents rising to $3,800/month for 4+ bedroom units. Houses rent for a median of $2,000/month, while apartments sit at $1,600/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Riverside rents fell 53.9% year over year to $1,800/month across 20 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 6.9% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in New Orleans
$1,675/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in New Orleans is $1,675 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Orleans
1,134
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in New Orleans run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 |  3% | 37% | |
1 bedroom | $1,437 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Audubon | $2,800 | |
Broadmoor | $1,650 | |
Central Business District | $1,700 | |
Central City | $1,450 | |
East Carrollton | $1,900 | |
French Quarter | $1,950 | |
Little Woods | $1,290 | |
Lower Garden District | $2,300 | |
Mid City | $1,680 | |
Seventh Ward | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $876 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,700
Mid City
Average rent
$1,680
Lower Garden District
Average rent
$2,300
Central City
Average rent
$1,450
Audubon
Average rent
$2,800
French Quarter
Average rent
$1,950
Little Woods
Average rent
$1,290
East Carrollton
Average rent
$1,900
Broadmoor
Average rent
$1,650
Seventh Ward
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$876
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
14%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Orleans, LA is 18% higher than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,362
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3%$1,700
42%$1,400
7%$1,625
12%$1,475
12%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 #6, New Orleans, LA 70122
Studio
0 baths
$250
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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 #1, New Orleans, LA 70122
Studio
0 baths
$250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Audubon house for rent in New Orleans
249 Walnut St, New Orleans, LA 70118
4 beds
4 baths
$22,000
House 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
Audubon house for rent in New Orleans
6323 Perrier St, New Orleans, LA 70118
2 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
818 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,135
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2102 S Carrollton Ave #NA, New Orleans, LA 70118
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
9h ago
Verified
1050 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70130
2–5 beds
2–4 baths
$1,488–$4,490
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$246–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Carrollton apartment for rent in New Orleans
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,675 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Orleans?
Average rent prices in New Orleans have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does New Orleans rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Orleans is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Orleans?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Orleans are Little Woods ($1,290/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 $67,000/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?
New Orleans one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,500 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,800 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market across Louisiana's most distinctive city.
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).