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Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount in various New Orleans neighborhoods. We’ve found five rentals within $50 of today’s price, $750. Vote for your favorite below.
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This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is technically on the West Bank, but it still boasts a New Orleans address, along with wood laminate floors, arched doorways, and a spacious 1,642-square-foot layout. The $650/month rent includes electricity, water, sewer, and trash. Pets are allowed, and there’s a large yard where they can romp around.
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A one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Metairie, this unit measures 632 square feet and costs $755/month. It’s located in the gated Windmill Creek North apartment complex, which advertises landscaped grounds, a grilling area, and a pool. The apartment features a washer-dryer, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and walk-in closets. Pets are allowed.
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This two-bedroom, one bathroom double in Central City asks $700. Highlights include high ceilings, wood and ceramic tile floors, central heat and air, and a clawfoot tub. It’s within walking distance of the Van McMurray playground, the Dryades YMCA, and a number of museums. Pets aren’t allowed.
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At 200 square feet, this studio apartment is tiny—but it comes fully furnished with all the essentials (including a futon, AC unit, and petite refrigerator) and a prime French Quarter address. The $595/month rent includes water, electricity, and cable. No pets allowed.
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This two-bedroom, one-bathroom shotgun in the 7th Ward asks $650, but it’s pretty bare-bones: there are no appliances and no air conditioning units included. However, the unit does boast beautiful features including high ceilings, transoms, crown molding, wood floors, and mantels. No word on the pet policy.
Poll
Which rental would you choose for around $750/month?
This poll is closed
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34%
Old Aurora four-bedroom home
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18%
Metairie one-bedroom apartment
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8%
Central City two-bedroom shotgun
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15%
French Quarter studio
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22%
7th Ward two-bedroom shotgun