Lower 9th Ward renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in Lower 9th Ward is about $965 per month. This puts it in the 35th percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,197. Households in Lower 9th Ward have a median income of $3,108 per month so the average renter in Lower 9th Ward is spending roughly 31% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Lower 9th Ward, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Lower 9th Ward is $148,266 right now, which is lower than nearby neighborhoods, meaning that rents in Lower 9th Ward also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the northern parts of Lower 9th Ward while lower rent rates are often available in eastern areas.
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