← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in New Orleans, LA, over the past three years
Rent in New Orleans, LA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,637
1-year change
+1.4%
3-year change
+4.5%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.4%
Rents in New Orleans rose +1.4%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.4% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in New Orleans, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,637 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,637 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,635 |
| May 2026 | $1,633 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,624 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,621 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,609 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,605 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,601 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,601 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,603 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,606 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,613 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,613 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,616 |
| May 2025 | $1,616 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,623 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,622 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,614 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,605 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,598 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,602 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,600 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,599 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,590 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,589 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,587 |
| May 2024 | $1,588 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,584 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,583 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,579 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,570 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,562 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,557 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,561 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,565 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,567 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,270 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,090 |
City typical rent × LA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 70112 | $1,649 | +0.2% |
| 70113 | $1,527 | +2.0% |
| 70114 | $1,418 | +1.0% |
| 70115 | $1,689 | +2.5% |
| 70116 | $1,663 | +3.7% |
| 70117 | $1,464 | +1.7% |
| 70118 | $1,729 | +3.8% |
| 70119 | $1,583 | +1.3% |
| 70122 | $1,512 | −0.7% |
| 70124 | $1,971 | +0.3% |
| 70125 | $1,697 | +1.8% |
| 70126 | $1,540 | −1.7% |
| 70127 | $1,364 | +2.1% |
| 70128 | $1,271 | – |
| 70130 | $1,789 | −0.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in New Orleans
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in New Orleans, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.7% to +3.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.