Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

Median rent

Median rent in French Quarter

$1,900/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in French Quarter is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in French Quarter

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of French Quarter rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

Average rent prices in French Quarter have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

Rent prices in French Quarter vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in French Quarter is $1,675, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in French Quarter run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,631.

Listings

Studio

$1,359

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,525

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$6,500

11%

77%

4 bedroom

$11,086

No Change

102%

Studio

Average rent

$1,359

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

77%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,086

Last year

102%

The table above reflects average rent prices in French Quarter, 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 French Quarter, New Orleans, LA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in French Quarter and Central Business District by all bedroom counts and property types.

French Quarter

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,333
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in French Quarter, New Orleans, LA is 19% lower than the median rent in Central Business District, New Orleans, LA.

Discover rentals in French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

STRAIGHT707 Toulouse St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

STRAIGHT707 Toulouse St.

707 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130

1 bed

1 bath

$1,025

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.
410 Dauphine St #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

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.
314 N Rampart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans

Residential Lease, New Orleans, LA

314 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

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.
314 N Rampart St #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans

Lease, New Orleans, LA

314 N Rampart St #E, New Orleans, LA 70112

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

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.

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Frequently asked questions for French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the French Quarter rental market.

How much is rent in French Quarter?

The average rent in French Quarter is $1,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in French Quarter?

Average rent prices in French Quarter have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does French Quarter rent compare to the national average?

Rent in French Quarter is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in French Quarter?

To comfortably afford rent in French Quarter, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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