Cheap Apartments for Rent near Central, LA from $600 (15 Rentals)

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8041 Cecil Drive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8041 Cecil Drive

8041 Cecil DriveWatson, LA 70706
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5557 Charlene Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

5557 Charlene Dr

5557 Charlene DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811
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5564 Regatta Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5564 Regatta Dr

5564 Regatta DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811
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Park Forest Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Forest Townhouses

4055 N Sherwood Forest DrBaton Rouge, LA 70814
  • Utilities Included

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203-207 Forest St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

203-207 Forest St

203-207 Forest StDenham Springs, LA 70726
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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

1710 N Marque Anne DrBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Olive Square Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Square Apartments

1737 La Annie DrBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Magnolia Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Landing

30914 Range AveDenham Springs, LA 70726
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc At Denham Springs in the Livingston Parish neighborhood priced from $939. City Heights Denham Springs in the Greenwell Springs-Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$939
City Heights Denham Springs1x1-scar1BR,1BA$1,075
Reserve At Joor3X23BR,2BA$1,139
Ole London Towne - Utilities Included2-2UP2BR,2BA$1,197
Martin LandingThe Swift Martin1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, LA and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Reserve At Joor in the in the Brookstown neighborhood starting from $1,198. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2-2UP Model at Ole London Towne - Utilities Included starting at $1,197 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the SpringBrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve At Joor2X22BR,2BA$1.14
Ole London Towne - Utilities Included2-2UP2BR,2BA$1.26
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.19
City Heights Denham Springs1x1-scar1BR,1BA$1.51
Martin LandingThe Sand Martin1BR,1BA$1.80
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$2.08

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $939 at Parc At Denham Springs.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $1,039 at Parc At Denham Springs.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve At Joor and starts from $1,139.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.