This spacious 3rd-floor unit features classic details such as tall windows, original hardwood floors, and wrought-iron balconies, offering views that capture the heart of the French Quarter and Mississippi River. While honoring its traditional character, the apartment also includes a renovated kitchen with updated appliances and stylish finishes perfect for modern living.
Additional highlights include:
New kitchen appliances and cabinets
New in-unit laundry facilities
High ceilings with crown molding
Abundant natural light
Secure building with controlled access
Central A/C and Heating
Enjoy the unique opportunity to live in a piece of New Orleans history while savoring all the comforts of today. Built in the 1850s, the Lower Pontalba Building is one of the oldest continuously occupied apartment buildings in the United States and a treasured landmark of Jackson Square. Walk out your door to world-class dining, galleries, music, and the vibrant street life of the French Quarter.
Available now. Don't miss your chance to reside in one of the city's most iconic addresses at the Lower Pontalba Building. Offered by the W.R. Irby Committee and the Board of Directors of the Louisiana State Museum.
Leases renew on July 1 each year.
Water, security monitoring, trash collection and exterminator service included in Community Fee (CAM).
811 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116
Apartment building
2 beds
In-unit dryer
What’s available
This building may have units for rent. Select a unit to contact.
What's special
Wrought-iron balconiesUpdated appliancesNew in-unit laundry facilitiesAbundant natural lightOriginal hardwood floorsRenovated kitchenStylish finishes
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in New Orleans
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And ScienceGrades: PK-8Distance: 4 mi
- 7/10Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature & TechnologyGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- NAMcDonogh 35 College Preparatory SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 811 Decatur St?
811 Decatur St has a walk score of 98, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 811 Decatur St?
811 Decatur St has a transit score of 77, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 811 Decatur St?
The schools assigned to 811 Decatur St include Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature & Technology, and McDonogh 35 College Preparatory School.
Does 811 Decatur St have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 811 Decatur St has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 811 Decatur St in?
811 Decatur St is in the French Quarter neighborhood in New Orleans, LA.
