Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
New Orleans, LA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Orleans, LA is $1,650. This is -15%, or $299, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,045

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Orleans, LA is $1,650. This is -15%, or $299, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
39%
35%
13%
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 6% 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 $1,375 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in New Orleans, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,350

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,625

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,700

1%

19%

Studio

$1,125

34%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

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$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

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

$1,475

decreased by51%

Last year

Chalmette

$1,700

increased by4%

Last year

Destrehan

$1,350

decreased by19%

Last year

Gretna

$1,417

decreased by8%

Last year

Harahan

$1,600

decreased by5%

Last year

Harvey

$1,585

increased by6%

Last year

Jefferson

$1,350

decreased by9%

Last year

Kenner

$1,499

decreased by1%

Last year

Marrero

$1,800

increased by15%

Last year

Metairie

$1,352

increased by1%

Last year

Terrytown

$1,300

decreased by10%

Last year

Westwego

$1,500

decreased by14%

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

Apartments for rent in Belle Chasse

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5d+ ago

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Studio

0 baths

$250

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5d+ ago

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Studio

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$250

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5d+ ago

Dillard house for rent in New Orleans

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3024 Gentilly Blvd #5, New Orleans, LA 70122

Studio

0 baths

$250

House for rent

3024 Gentilly Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Dillard house for rent in New Orleans

SINGLE_FAMILY - New Orleans, LA

3024 Gentilly Blvd #1, New Orleans, LA 70122

Studio

0 baths

$250

House for rent

3024 Gentilly Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Dillard house for rent in New Orleans

SINGLE_FAMILY - New Orleans, LA

3024 Gentilly Blvd #2, New Orleans, LA 70122

Studio

0 baths

$250

House for rent

3024 Gentilly Blvd #3 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Dillard house for rent in New Orleans

SINGLE_FAMILY - New Orleans, LA

3024 Gentilly Blvd #3, New Orleans, LA 70122

Studio

0 baths

$250

House for rent

1636 Monroe St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Leonidas house for rent in New Orleans

All BILLS PAID. Bachelor Bunkhouse

1636 Monroe St #NA, New Orleans, LA 70118

1 bed

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Jan 25

8009 Downman Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Little Woods house for rent in New Orleans

SINGLE_FAMILY - New Orleans, LA

8009 Downman Rd, New Orleans, LA 70126

1 bed

1 bath

$750

House for rent