Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a semi-regular column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various New Orleans neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today, we're looking at apartments renting around $1,500.
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↑ For $1,495/month, you can rent this fully-furnished condo located on Orleans Street. Measuring in at 531 square feet, this home has one bedroom and one bathroom. The interior is graced with gorgeous wood flooring, a bead board ceiling, and tasteful exposed brick throughout the home. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no mention of any off-street parking or HOA dues.
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↑ Located on Royal Street, this first-floor unit asks $1,500/month. The 700-square-foot home has one bedroom, one bathroom, and a large open floor plan. Highlights include the home’s exposed brick, pocket doors, and granite countertops in the kitchen. The unit has on-site laundry. Tenants have the option of parking off-street at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. There is no mention of any pet policies.
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↑ Just off of Decatur street, this Madison Avenue unit rents for $1,450/month. The fully-furnished apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom. Most notably, the unit has access to a shared courtyard, and access to the second and third-story balconies. Highlights include exposed brick and dark-stained hardwood floors found throughout the home. Laundry units are available on site. There is no mention of any off-street parking or a pet policy.
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↑ $1,500/month rents this two-story unit located on Decatur Street, just above Cafe Maspero. The largest featured on this comparison, this 1,260-square-foot home has two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The recently-renovated unit has vaulted ceilings on the second story, exposed brick, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. A washer and dryer is located on site. There is no mention of off-street parking or a pet policy.
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↑ Located on the corner of Chartres and Iberville is this luxury apartment for $1,450/month. Measuring in at 600 square feet, this May & Ellis apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom. At first glance, the home has a spacious and open floor plan, beautiful hardwood flooring, and an elegant view of the French Quarter. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis. Optional parking is available off-site.
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One-bedroom condo located on Orleans Street
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One-bedroom apartment on Royal Street
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One-bedroom apartment on Madison Avenue
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Two-bedroom apartment on Decatur Street
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One-bedroom luxury apartment