New Orleans Apartments?

Question

I am single 25 yr male relocating to New Orleans for a new job. The job is near Audubon Park. I do have a car. However, I am trying to find affordable housing, > $900 (utilities included). I am trying to debate whether staying in Uptown, Garden District, Midtown, or Metairie. It seems as if apartments are higher than expected closer to the city!!! I do want to experience the city and all it has to offer (nightlife, festivals, food, shows...etc). I figure the less I spend on housing, the more $$$ to enjoy the city. I am coming August 27th - 30th to check these places out.

My choices for apartments: These are 1 bd / 1 bth prices without utilities.

1) The Saulet Apt. (Garden) - $1020

2) Falstaff Apt. (Midtown) - $750

3) River Garden (Garden) - $950

4) Fox Run (Metairie)- $750

5) Gatehouse (Metairie)- $750

Does anyone have thoughts on these apartments? Or know of any other apartments that I should check out while in the city? I still want to be able to save $$$ plus have $$ to enjoy all the different things going on in the city. But is it worth it to pay $1000 + utilities to stay in the Garden district or near Magazine street? What would you advise for single young professional male moving to the city?

Answer 1

The traffic in Metairie is AWFUL. It doesn't matter what time of day either. Get ready for a rough commute. They do have a lot of places to shop there. The Garden District is really quaint and it's a very nice area. The atmosphere there is wonderful. I'm sorry, I don't know too much about mid-town. You are going to love it here. New Orleans is a fun place to live and it has SO much culture and history. I love it here. Good luck to ya!

Answer 2

I have friends who live in the Saulet apartments and they like it.

Sorry, but not familiar with River Garden.

Anywhere in Metairie will require a commute, but most of Metairie didn't flood (at least not badly) and the overall environment might be nicer looking.

I didn't know the Falstaff apartments had opened - they are in a location convenient to downtown but the area around the building flooded bady and has not recovered.  That is probably also why they cost less.

Check with the Esplanade at City Park apartment building.  The rents include utilities and you don't have to pay seperate deposits to the electric and water companies:

http://www.liveatesplanade.com/

Good luck!