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Houses for Rent in New Orleans, LA

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  • A brick house with a grey front and two white doors.
    Today

    13105 Bishop C.L. Morton Sr. Dr., New Orleans, LA 70128
    4 BEDS $1,800
  • A brick house with a grey front and two white doors.
    Today

    13122 Bishop C.L. Morton Sr. Dr., New Orleans, LA 70128
    4 BEDS $1,600
  • A living room with a brown couch and a rug.
    1 day ago

    1860 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
    4 BEDS $4,500
  • A kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a white fridge.
    1 day ago

    8530 Apricot Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
    4 BEDS $1,900
  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, a television, and a dining table with chairs.
    1 day ago

    6866 Milne Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124
    4 BEDS $2,595
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  • A spacious living room with a white sofa set and a black floor lamp.
    1 day ago

    1755 Oriole Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
    4 BEDS $4,000
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New Orleans, LA rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in New Orleans by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in New Orleans, LA is $1,383.

Average rent in New Orleans, LA

$1,383/mo New Orleans, LA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in New Orleans, LA is $1,383.

What's the typical rent budget in New Orleans, LA?

About 26% of apartment rents in New Orleans, LA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 7% of apartments. Around 29% of New Orleans’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 34% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 2% of apartment rentals in New Orleans are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. There are 1% of apartment rentals in New Orleans in the > $3,000 range.

The largest share of rentals in New Orleans, LA (34%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Getting around in New Orleans, LA

6 /100
Car-Dependent
35 /100
Some Transit
27 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 6, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 27

Frequently asked questions

How much is the rent for a house in New Orleans, LA?

The price range of a house for rent is between $1,400 and $1,800.

How many houses are available in New Orleans, LA on RentCafe?

There are 6 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in New Orleans, LA were last updated on 12 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a rental house in New Orleans, LA?

The average New Orleans, LA rental house size is 1,174 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in New Orleans, LA?

Renting a house in New Orleans, LA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in New Orleans, LA?

Houses for rent in New Orleans, LA are usually located in non-central areas.

Look for houses for rent near me

Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

Renting a house in New Orleans, LA

Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 10 homes for rent in New Orleans, LA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in New Orleans, LA for rental homes start at $1,400. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $4,100 per month.

A rental house offers flexibility

Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 10 houses listed in New Orleans, LA, with prices ranging from $1,400 to $4,100 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

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