Agencies and Services

We realize searching for housing in New Orleans can be time consuming. Below, we have compiled a list of websites that will assist you in your apartment search. These websites will help you get acquainted with what type of apartment options are being advertised, as well as information on costs, amenities, and the local area. These sites also allow you to search for rentals that meet your specific requirements, and to organize your search along the way.

Please remember that many of these listings have not been screened. Be cautious with your search, and proceed with caution.

• Tulane Classifieds
  • Tulane Classifieds Facebook
• New Orleans Craigslist
• The Times-Picayune Real Estate

Real Estate Agencies:

• Gardner - 7934 Maple St. - 504-861-7575
• Villere Realty - 4921 Freret St. - 504-818-6032
• The Saulet - 1420 Annunciation St. - 888-461-4170
• 1st Lake Properties - 4971 W. Napoleon Ave. - 877-440-5253
• Lake Terrance Gardens - 1610 Robert E. Lee Blvd. - 504-282-4467
• Latter & Blum - 7840 Maple St - 504-866-7000
• Keller Williams Realty - 8601 Leake Ave - 504-862-0100
• Forest Isle Apartments - 5000 Woodland Dr - 504-394-4400

Searching for a roommate can be a stressful process. We recommend starting your search with other students in your academic program or by posting in the facebook page for your class year. The following roommate matching programs are available for all residents of New Orleans:

• RoomieMatch New Orleans 
  • Advice for Roommate Seekers 
• Easy Roommate
• Roomster New Orleans

Please remember that many of these listings have not been screened. Be cautious with your search, and proceed with caution.

While searching for permanent housing, students may consider staying in a nearby hotel for a few days. New Orleans has many bed and breakfast, hotel, and motel options. The following are close to campus:

• Hampton Inn - 3626 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 - 504-899-9990
• Best Western - 3636 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 - 504-899-8888
• Crescent Palms Motel - 3929 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70125 - -504-821-7773
• Park View Historic Hotel - 7004 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 - 888-533-0746
• Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast - 4125 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 - 504-269-2640

Consider a short-term lease or sub-let if you will only be in New Orleans for a short time. Students may also want to move into a short-term lease or sub-let while they look for long-term housing.

• Apartment Guide Short Term Leases in New Orleans
• Tulane Classifieds 
• New Orleans Craigslist - Short-term and Temporary Housing
• Sublet.com

Please remember that many of these listings have not been screened. Be cautious with your search, and proceed with caution.

In order to get the gas, electric and water service turned on and in your name, you will have to call the utility company directly or visit their website. You will have to pay a deposit to each company for service to be turned on.

Electricity and Gas:

Entergy - 639 Loyola Ave #300, New Orleans, LA 70113 - 1-800-368-3749

Water:

Sewerage & Water Board - 625 Saint Joseph St, New Orleans, LA 70165 - 504-529-2837

Many students store their belongings in New Orleans during the summer or semesters abroad. The following storage company is popular with students:

• Summertime Storage  - 504-656-4214 - wecare@summertimestorage.com 

Local packing and moving companies:

• Two Men and A Truck - 504-345-1337 - info0372@twomen.com
• Moving NOLA - 504-250-1965 - john@movingnola.com

If you will only be living in your apartment for a short time, consider renting appliances or furniture.

• Aaron's - 819 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119 - 504-822-7393
• Rent-A-Center - 1320 N Broad St,  New Orleans, LA 70119 - 504-821-6332
• CORT Furniture Rental - 50 Bloomfield St, New Orleans, LA 70121 - 504-736-3545 - CORT makes moving off campus simple by providing furniture rental packages and housing information.  CORT will deliver and setup your entire apartment with stylish furniture, and when you’re ready to move, we’ll pick it all back up.  Make move in day just like any other day.