University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

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University of New Orleans - New Orleans, LA

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Experience the quiet side of the Crescent City at this prestigious institution

Public Urban Research Parks Affordable Lakefront Historic UNO Privateers Golf

Although not a particularly old institution, the University of New Orleans puts you in one of America’s most historic and culturally rich cities, creating a wholly unique academic experience. UNO serves as an important contributor to the city’s robust academic community, and often integrates the one-of-a-kind community’s singular resources into the curriculum. In addition to the Privateers sporting events at Lakefront Arena and Maestri Field, the annual “Swampball” (aka mud pit volleyball) tournament is a local tradition for students.

Positioned on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, UNO is fairly far removed from the city’s notoriously rowdy tourist destinations. The mostly-residential Gentilly neighborhood just south of campus is full of affordable rental houses, apartments, and condos within a short walk of the university. City Park is just a few blocks to the southwest, giving you enviable access to the trails, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Tad Gormley Stadium, and the community sports facilities within the park. The Fairgrounds are also quite close, putting you within walking distance of Jazz Fest in the spring.

Of course, the entire city is famously packed with amazing food, music, art, and nightlife, and the French Quarter – the epicenter of it all—is just a few minutes down Elysian Fields Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in New Orleans, LA is $1,039 for a studio, $1,297 for one bedroom, $1,520 for two bedrooms, and $1,612 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Orleans has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 446 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,039/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 718 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,297/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,058 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,520/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,253 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,612/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

49

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

Public

Grades 7-12

802 Students

Rating Unavailable

Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School

Public

Grades 7-12

802 Students

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Couturie Forest
  • New Orleans City Park
  • New Orleans Botanical Garden
  • New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
  • Longue Vue House and Gardens

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.