December 2025 Pricing Trends: New Orleans vs. National Comparisons
New Orleans Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities
Rent growth in New Orleans over the past year has been
declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along
with some of the most expensive cities in the country, New Orleans average rent prices appear to be
relatively affordable for local residents.
The price for a New Orleans one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.
For more information about New Orleans and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.