How to Find an Apartment in the New Orleans French Quarter
The French Quarter is a 78 square block historic neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Quarter is home to some of the most famous restaurants, music joints and bars in the city and the liberal local alcohol laws mean that bars can stay open around the clock and patrons can get a to-go cup to take alcohol with them between bars. Find an apartment in the French Quarter by relying on reputable online, and local, resources.
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Check online rental sites such as Craigslist.org, Rent.com or Apartments.com which allow you to search for apartments within New Orleans. Type "French Quarter" into the advanced search option at the sites to narrow the results to that particular area.
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Pick up a copy of the local newspaper, The Times-Picayune, and check the Classifieds section. Stop into a gas station or small local store to find town specific free newspapers and newsletters that might also include rentals.
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Inquire at local real estate offices to ask whether their office offers rental help services. Explain what type of rental you need and your budget. Keep an open line of communication with the agent so he knows if your situation and/or needs change. Note that rental agents are usually only paid a fee if you take a rental they recommended.
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Tips & Warnings
Be prepared to go look at an apartment and decide on it within a day. Reasonably priced French Quarter apartments get snatched up quickly especially with the renewed interest in the area.
Be sure to find out if the apartment you are considering had any hurricane damage, and if it did what repairs were done. Flooding can be especially dangerous because of the toxic molds that thrive in the moist heat of New Orleans. If the property hasn't been properly assessed for damage you could be signing a lease for an apartment that may make you very ill.
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