Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Uptown

$1,650/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Uptown is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Uptown

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Uptown rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Average rent prices in Uptown have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Rent prices in Uptown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Uptown is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,087

5%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,285

16%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,750

26%

24%

3 bedroom

$3,300

10%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,087

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

50%

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

Compare median rent prices in Uptown and Audubon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Uptown

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, New Orleans, LA is 37% lower than the median rent in Audubon, New Orleans, LA.

Discover rentals in Uptown, New Orleans, LA

1833 Robert St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown apartment for rent in New Orleans

Residential Lease, New Orleans, LA

1833 Robert St, New Orleans, LA 70115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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.
4538 S Liberty St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown apartment for rent in New Orleans

102

4538 S Liberty St #102, New Orleans, LA 70115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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.
5226 Perrier St Uppr Left - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown apartment for rent in New Orleans

5226 Perrier Street - Upper Left

5226 Perrier St Uppr Left, New Orleans, LA 70115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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.
2123 Valence St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown house for rent in New Orleans

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Uptown, New Orleans, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Uptown rental market.

How much is rent in Uptown?

The average rent in Uptown is $1,650 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Uptown?

Average rent prices in Uptown have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Uptown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Uptown is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Uptown?

To comfortably afford rent in Uptown, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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