1030 Short St

East Carrollton sits upriver from downtown New Orleans, with leafy residential streets, historic houses and a mix of local shops along its main corridors. The area’s warm, humid climate makes shaded sidewalks and outdoor patios appealing through much of the year. Audubon Park and the nearby Mississippi River provide room for walks, cycling and outdoor recreation; the park also has a playground and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center. St. Charles Avenue’s streetcar offers a scenic route toward downtown, while buses, biking and driving connect the neighborhood to nearby districts. Restaurants and coffee shops cluster along Oak Street and Maple Street, alongside independent stores and neighborhood services. Oak Street’s music venues and local events add to the area’s arts and nightlife, while the surrounding architecture reflects New Orleans’ long history. For the East Carrollton neighborhood, the median rent is $2,200 per month, with a typical range of $875 to $8,500.