Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in French Quarter
$2,136/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in French Quarter is $2,136 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $206 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in French Quarter
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of French Quarter rentals at each price point
Rent trends in French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
Average rent prices in French Quarter have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,187. 1-bedroom apartments in French Quarter run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  7% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $4,325 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $9,242 | 4% | 124% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,700 | |
Central City | $1,450 | |
Garden District | $1,550 | |
Lower Garden District | $2,161 | |
Milan | $1,750 | |
Seventh Ward | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,775 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,187 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,325
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,242
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
124%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,700
Central City
Average rent
$1,450
Garden District
Average rent
$1,550
Lower Garden District
Average rent
$2,161
Milan
Average rent
$1,750
Seventh Ward
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,187
Last 30 days
9%
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
11%higher than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in French Quarter, New Orleans, LA is 26% higher than the median rent in Central Business District, New Orleans, LA.
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5d+ ago
707 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans
314 N Rampart St #E, New Orleans, LA 70112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter house for rent in New Orleans
518 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans
1026 Dumaine St #3A, New Orleans, LA 70116
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans
1022 Barracks St #101, New Orleans, LA 70116
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans
1022 Barracks St #207, New Orleans, LA 70116
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
841 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter condo for rent in New Orleans
23 French Market Pl #2, New Orleans, LA 70116
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Jul 13
12h ago
810 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,446–$5,937
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans
623 Royal St #4, New Orleans, LA 70130
Studio
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Decatur St & Governor Nicholls St ##B, New Orleans, LA 70116
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
3d ago
516 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter townhouse for rent in New Orleans
331 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter condo for rent in New Orleans
936 Conti St #11, New Orleans, LA 70112
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
508 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,291
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
14h ago
514 Madison Street ##4, New Orleans, LA 70116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
French Quarter apartment for rent in New Orleans
1216 Royal St #2, New Orleans, LA 70116
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
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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 $2,136 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in French Quarter?
Average rent prices in French Quarter have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does French Quarter rent compare to the national average?
Rent in French Quarter is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $206 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in French Quarter?
To comfortably afford rent in French Quarter, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/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).