Charming 1BR + Den Bungalow on Tchoupitoulas with Modern Upgrades
Welcome home to this pristine, deeply charming unit inside a classic New Orleans double bungalow style home. Located on highly desirable Tchoupitoulas Street, this home balances authentic historic character with extensive modern updates. The floor plan is configured as a comfortable 1-bedroom plus a versatile den, making it an ideal space for a home office, creative room, or cozy den. Professional photography is currently underway, but you can secure this unit now!
Step onto the shared front porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood. Inside, you are welcomed by original hardwood floors that flow through a bright living room, anchored by an original non-working fireplace that serves as a beautiful architectural focal point. The entire home has been freshly painted in a crisp, clean palette and comes equipped with brand-new ceiling fans featuring integrated lighting in every single room.
The kitchen features original historic built-ins updated with a brand-new custom butcher block countertop, alongside custom cabinets, brand-new tile flooring, a gas range, a dishwasher, and a brand-new, full-sized washer and dryer unit. The bathroom features pristine new tilework, brand-new fixtures, and its own original built-ins for character-rich storage.
With a brand-new central air and heating system and a brand-new hot water heater, you will enjoy great comfort and efficiency year-round. Outside, you'll find the excellent Uptown convenience of dedicated off-street parking that comfortably accommodates two cars.
Premium Features & Updates:
Historic Character: Shared front porch, original hardwood floors, and an original non-working fireplace as an architectural centerpiece.
Preserved Built-ins: Original historic built-ins retained in both the bathroom and the kitchen, featuring a brand-new custom butcher block countertop in the kitchen.
Updated Kitchen: Custom cabinetry, brand-new tile flooring, gas range cooking, and a built-in dishwasher.
Updated Bath: Freshly updated with brand-new contemporary tile and all-new fixtures.
Modern Systems: Brand-new energy-efficient central A/C and heating, plus a brand-new hot water heater.
In-Unit Laundry: Brand-new washer and dryer included for your convenience.
Fresh & Bright: Fresh paint throughout and brand-new light-equipped ceiling fans in every room.
Parking Details: Highly convenient, dedicated off-street parking with space for up to 2 cars.
Lease Duration: A 12-month minimum lease is required. Short-term rentals or subletting of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Occupancy: The property has a strict maximum capacity of 2 occupants.
Utilities: Tenants are fully responsible for setting up accounts and paying for all utilities directly. This includes electricity (Entergy), natural gas (Delta Utilities), and water/sewer/trash removal (Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans).
Parking: Highly convenient, dedicated off-street parking is included with space to comfortably accommodate up to two vehicles.
Pet Policy: This is a strict, absolute no-pet property. No pets of any kind are permitted on the premises. (Note: Documented service animals are fully exempt from this policy in accordance with Fair Housing regulations).
Smoking Policy: This is a 100% smoke-free property. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises, including the entire interior of the house, the shared front porch, and all exterior grounds.
Insurance: Renters insurance is required prior to move-in, with the landlord named as an interested party.
Application Screening: All applicants must submit to a standard credit, background, and eviction check through Zillow. Clean rental history and verifiable gross household income of at least 3x the monthly rent ($6,600/month) are required.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,200/mo
5940 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
1beds
650sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
No pets
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Central
What's special
Custom cabinetsGas rangeBrand-new hot water heaterPristine deeply charming unitOriginal hardwood floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 650 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 615101001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Sewage, Water
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: New Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,200+69.2%$3/sqft |
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| 4/20/2020 | Listing removed | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 4/10/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 8/21/2012 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/7/2011 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/30/2003 | Sold | -- |
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Neighborhood: West Riverside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And ScienceGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- NANew Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature & TechnologyGrades: PK-8Distance: 6.6 mi





