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Craigslist posting service in New Orleans, Louisiana

Send us your ad and we post it on neworleans.craigslist.org from our own accounts, live within 24–48 hours.

#59 of 413 US Craigslist markets by live gig and labor listings (158 at our last scan). Gigs fee here: $5. Jobs fee: $25.

What a post costs in New Orleans

SectionCraigslist fee hereScale Classifieds servicePer post
Gigs$5$15$20
Services$5$15$20
Housing$0 (some categories $5)$15$15
For Sale$0 (some categories $5)$15$15
Community$0$15$15
Jobs$25$15$40

How long your ad stays up in New Orleans

Craigslist only says paid posts run 30 days and free posts "7 to 45 days." We checked the oldest live post in each category across markets on November 9, 2026.

SectionStays up
Gigs30 days (paid section)
Services30 days (paid section)
Housing45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros
For Sale45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros · vehicles and dealer posts 30 days
Community45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros · events run until the event date
Jobs30 days (paid section)

Posted by people

A member of our team posts your ad on New Orleans Craigslist by hand, with our accounts and phone-verified numbers.

Every link, emailed

You get the live URL for each post plus a status page that updates as posts go up.

Free repost

If Craigslist removes the post within 7 days, we put it back once at no charge.

New Orleans Craigslist questions

How much does it cost to post on Craigslist in New Orleans?

Most categories are free on Craigslist. In New Orleans, Craigslist charges $5 for a gigs post, $5 for services and $25 for a job post, plus $5 for vehicles, dealer listings and commercial real estate. With Scale Classifieds you pay that fee plus $15: $15 for most posts, $20 for gigs, $20 for services and $40 for jobs.

How much is a job post on Craigslist in New Orleans?

$25 per post in Craigslist fees. Jobs is the only section where the fee swings widely by city, from $10 in small markets to $75 in the SF Bay Area.

How long does a Craigslist ad last in New Orleans?

Paid posts (jobs, gigs, services, vehicles) run 30 days. Free posts (most housing, for sale and community) run 45 days in most markets and 30 days in the biggest metros. Renewing a free post moves it back to the top but doesn't extend that clock.

Does New Orleans Craigslist have subareas?

No. Craigslist runs New Orleans as a single board, so every post shows to the whole New Orleans audience.

How fast will my ad be live in New Orleans?

Within 24–48 hours of payment, or on the start date you pick. A person on our team posts it by hand and emails you the live link.

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