Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
New Orleans, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Orleans, LA rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2025 peak of $1,800/month.
Compared to national trends
New Orleans sits 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,126 total rentals providing a moderate market size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New Orleans rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,500/month. These figures show the variation across bedroom sizes in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lakewood rents fell 65.5% year over year to $1,350/month across 23 rentals, a much steeper decline than other neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the Central Business District saw rents rise 21.6% year over year to $2,334/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within New Orleans.
Median rent
Median rent in New Orleans
$1,650/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in New Orleans is $1,650 per month as of October 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
1,126
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in New Orleans run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 4% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 6% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Audubon | $2,725 | |
Central Business District | $2,333 | |
Central City | $1,500 | |
East Carrollton | $2,375 | |
French Quarter | $1,900 | |
Leonidas | $1,600 | |
Little Woods | $1,250 | |
Lower Garden District | $2,000 | |
Mid City | $1,600 | |
Seventh Ward | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 2% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,850 | 3% | 3% | |
Houses | $1,850 | 5% | 8% | |
Rooms | $861 | 7% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
2%
Mid City
Average rent
$1,600
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,333
Central City
Average rent
$1,500
French Quarter
Average rent
$1,900
Lower Garden District
Average rent
$2,000
Audubon
Average rent
$2,725
Seventh Ward
Average rent
$1,500
East Carrollton
Average rent
$2,375
Little Woods
Average rent
$1,250
Leonidas
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$861
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
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
14%$1,500
$1,400
10%$1,500
$1,375
14%$1,650
6%$1,400
1%$1,530
4%$1,700
13%$1,370
1%$1,800
16%$1,200
8%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 | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 55% higher |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 27% lower |
Discover rentals in New Orleans, LA
5d+ ago
Holly Grove apartment for rent in New Orleans
8627 Apple St #1, New Orleans, LA 70118
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Broadmoor apartment for rent in New Orleans
3012 Louisiana Avenue Pkwy #A, New Orleans, LA 70125
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Little Woods apartment for rent in New Orleans
Huntington Park Dr #11, New Orleans, LA 70127
1 bed
1 bath
$764
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
Central City condo for rent in New Orleans
2519 Washington Ave #C, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
10h ago
Verified
1011 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$8,446–$24,931
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
822 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Studio–5 beds
1–5 baths
$2,825–$24,791
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
822 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
2–5 beds
2–4 baths
$5,208–$17,299
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
800 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$2,727–$15,101
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3701 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$2,830
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
Verified
1325 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$3,492
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3226 1st St #1stFL, New Orleans, LA 70125
5 beds
2 baths
$2,846
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
4h ago
Verified
1535 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$2,878
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1325 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$3,492
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
10h ago
Verified
2335 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
5 beds
3 baths
$13,645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3226 1st St #1stFL, New Orleans, LA 70125
5 beds
2 baths
$2,846
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
1021 Henriette Delille St, New Orleans, LA 70116
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
East Carrollton apartment for rent in New Orleans
7715 Hampson St, New Orleans, LA 70118
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
East Carrollton apartment for rent in New Orleans
7713 Hampson St, New Orleans, LA 70118
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
833 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1325 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70130
1 bed
1 bath
$1,648–$1,952
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
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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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Orleans?
Average rent prices in New Orleans have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 ($1,250/mo), Central City ($1,500/mo), and Seventh Ward ($1,500/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).