Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various New Orleans neighborhoods. Is one person's studio another person's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,700.
↑ This Garden District two-bedroom comes in at 1,100 square feet. A half-block off St. Charles Avenue, the second-floor apartment features a balcony, off-street parking, hardwood floors, a dishwasher, and central air/heat. No pets are allowed (although one of the photos shows a dog sitting on a bed).
↑ This two-bedroom in Esplanade Ridge/Treme boasts energy efficient features (including a tankless water heater and a ductless AC) in a historic house on Esplanade Avenue. You'd be the first tenant to live in the second-floor apartment, which has a balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, an in-unit washer/dryer, and Internet included in the rent.
↑ Over in the University Area, this 1300-square-foot two-bedroom also includes an office and dining room. The apartment features bamboo and slate floors, an in-unit washer/dryer, off-street parking for two cars, and security paid for by the landlord. No pets (or undergrads, either).
↑ The newest residential addition to the South Market District, the Beacon, has a 647 square-foot, one-bedroom unit available for this price. Features include bamboo flooring, GE kitchen appliances, a big closet, and an in-unit washer/dryer. Pets are allowed, but the rent does not include a parking spot.
↑ This 900 square-foot two-bedroom in the Lower Garden District boasts high ceilings, hardwood floors, a shared courtyard, and central air/heat. Dogs aren't allowed, but cats are OK.