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The average rent in New Orleans reached $1,165 in October

The average rent in New Orleans reached $1,165 in October, after a 1.5% decrease since last year. A renter-majority city (53%), New Orleans is a diverse and vibrant place to live in, with apartment rents below the national average of $1,464. [View Full Report]

New Orleans apartment rent report

The average rent in New Orleans was $1,165 in October

The average rent in New Orleans reached $1,165 in October, after a 1.5% decrease since last year. A renter-majority city (53%), New Orleans is a diverse and vibrant place to live in, with apartment rents below the national average of $1,464. 

 
 

New Orleans rent compared to other surrounding cities

This October, the average rent for an apartment in New Orleans has decreased compared to other surrounding cities such as Kenner ($879, up 2.4%), or Metairie, where rent went up 3.7%, reaching $989.

  

The priciest and cheapest cities for renters in the New Orleans area

Excluding New Orleans, River Ridge is the priciest city for renters in the area, with apartments going for $1,122 per month. Mandeville is next, with an average rate of $1,118, followed by Covington, where monthly apartment rates go for $1,085.

Rents in Kenner ($879), Gretna ($913) and Harvey ($958) are joined by Metairie ($989) as the most budget-friendly in the New Orleans area, all of them under the $1,000 mark.

 
 

Methodology

RENTCafe.com is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the United States. 

The data on average rents included in our reports comes directly from competitively-rented (market-rate) large-scale multifamily properties (50+ units in size), via telephone survey. The data is compiled and reported by our sister company Yardi Matrix, a business development and asset management tool for brokers, sponsors, banks and equity sources underwriting investments in the multifamily, office, industrial and self-storage sectors. Fully-affordable properties are not included in the survey and are not reported in rental rate averages. Local rent reports include only cities with a statistically-relevant stock of large-scale multifamily properties of 50+ units.

New Orleans, LA Demographics

  • Total Population389,648
  • Female 185,377
    Male 204,271
  • Median Age36.3

New Orleans, LA Households

  • Total Number of Households154,036
  • Family 73,443
    Non-family 80,593
  • Children 34,027
    No Children 120,009
  • Average People Per Household2.44
  • Median Household Income$39,576
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$995

New Orleans, LA Education Statistics

  • No High School4%
  • Some High School34%
  • Some College24%
  • Associate Degree4%
  • Bachelor Degree20%
  • Graduate Degree14%

Search for apartments in New Orleans, LA under $1,100

There’s more than one way to spend $1,100 on rent in New Orleans, LA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,100 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,100 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA. Customize your search by using more RENTCafé filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 18 apartments for rent below $1,100 in New Orleans, LA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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