New Orleans, LA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,633
1-year change
+2.1%
$34/mo
5-year change
+15.3%
$217/mo
10-year change
+36.9%
$440/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in New Orleans

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,188/mo—0.0%
2016$1,210/mo+1.9%+1.9%
2017$1,201/mo-0.7%+1.1%
2018$1,227/mo+2.2%+3.3%
2019$1,265/mo+3.1%+6.5%
2020$1,299/mo+2.7%+9.3%
2021$1,353/mo+4.2%+13.9%
2022$1,505/mo+11.2%+26.7%
2023$1,539/mo+2.3%+29.5%
2024$1,571/mo+2.1%+32.2%
2025$1,608/mo+2.4%+35.4%
2026$1,608/mo0.0%+35.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in New Orleans changed since 2015?

Median rent in New Orleans, LA was $1,161 in 2015-01 and is $1,633 as of 2026-09 — a change of $472 per month over 11 years.

How much has New Orleans rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in New Orleans, LA has changed +15.3% ($217 per month). The current median is $1,633.

What has rent in New Orleans done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in New Orleans, LA has changed +36.9% ($440 per month). It is now $1,633.

Is rent in New Orleans going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in New Orleans, LA has increased +2.1% ($34/mo). Current median: $1,633.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.