Quick answer
Artists, Creole cottages, backyard culture, St. Claude corridor; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Bywater, New Orleans
Artists, Creole cottages, backyard culture, St. Claude corridor; 1BR $1,200–1,600
New Orleans Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,280/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,620/mo
Median home price
$250K
Avg utilities
$175/mo
City-wide medians. Bywater rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full New Orleans breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in New Orleans
Compare Bywater with other popular areas.
Uptown (Magazine St corridor)
Streetcar access, live oaks, mansions, Tulane/Loyola, most livable area; 1BR $1,400–1,900
Garden District
Antebellum mansions, Walking Dead filming site, quiet, upscale; 1BR $1,500–2,100
Mid-City
Locals' neighborhood, City Park access, Bayou St. John, affordable; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Marigny (Frenchmen St)
Live music every night, LGBTQ+ community, arts, walkable to French Quarter; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Lakeview
Post-Katrina rebuilt suburb within city, safer, families, lake access; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Metairie
Safe suburban parish, better schools, lower flood risk, car-dependent; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bywater a good neighborhood in New Orleans?
Artists, Creole cottages, backyard culture, St. Claude corridor; 1BR $1,200–1,600
What is the rent in Bywater, New Orleans?
New Orleans citywide median 1BR rent is $1,280/mo. Bywater pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in New Orleans often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Bywater in New Orleans known for?
Artists, Creole cottages, backyard culture, St. Claude corridor; 1BR $1,200–1,600
How does Bywater compare to other New Orleans neighborhoods?
Bywater is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in New Orleans. Other options include Uptown (Magazine St corridor), Garden District, Mid-City.
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