Meet the Townhouses on Valmont -- where classic New Orleans style gets a modern glow-up, just a poboy's throw from Freret Street (yes, it's Freret, not Ferret... though we do love a good animal mix-up). Rouses, Starbucks, Dat Dog, Good Bird, Cure,... and Bearcat Cafe are all within a short stroll -- and trust us, you gotta try the Cat Daddy Biscuit at Bearcat. It's basically a religious experience involving fried chicken, crawfish gravy, and a sunny egg that might make you speak in tongues. gives it a solid VERY GOOD 87/100, with a breezy 12-minute walk to St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar. Trader Joe's is also coming soon just a few blocks away -- because nothing says "I've made it" like being able to impulse-buy fancy cheese within walking distance. Meticulously maintained with spray foam insulation and newer construction, this place is one of the cheapest and easiest to keep cool in New Orleans. The central air was recently serviced, so you can actually survive summer without selling a kidney for electricity. No Pets -- and by that we mean no cats and no dogs. Goldfish and birds are allowed on a case-by-case basis (we'll need to see their resumes and emotional support letters). Read More