There really isn't a budget per se, it's going to be a extended stay hotel or something similar if renting from a private party isn't feasible. The commercial route is looking like $250-$300 per week or so. Driving from a less commercial location, like the suburbs or country setting, isn't a problem. I'd like for things to be where I left them in my truck the night before. That's always nice.
Location of work is just south of NO from what I know. I've never spent any time there, so I'm not familar with the areas other than what can be seen on a map.