New Orleans CBD

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New Orleans CBD - New Orleans, LA

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The old and new icons of New Orleans meet in the Central Business District

River Great Location History Busy Tourism

Bordering the Mississippi River, the New Orleans Central Business District (CBD) is a thriving section of New Orleans neighboring the French Quarter and Garden District. While the neighborhood is next door to the most iconic sections of the city, New Orleans Central Business District is home to several classic New Orleans landmarks. Caesars Superdome, Champions Square, and Smoothie King Center pair with historic sites like Lafayette Square, Spanish Plaza, Fulton Alley, and the Civic Theater. The Central Business District is also known for its fantastic dining options. Everything from authentic creole flavors, long-standing cafes, pizzerias, and international cuisines line these busy streets. Renters looking to call the Central Business District home have an array of apartments and condos to choose from.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in New Orleans CBD is $1,164 for a studio, $1,685 for one bedroom, $2,902 for two bedrooms, and $3,368 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Orleans CBD has decreased by -4.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,164/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 755 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,685/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,205 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,902/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,765 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,368/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

85

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

90

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
  • Entergy IMAX Theatre
  • Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
  • Louisiana Children's Museum
  • New Orleans Botanical Garden

Military Bases

Airports

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.