Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central, LA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Spring Tree Apartments
$886 - $1,335
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Spring Tree Apartments

30600 La Hwy 16Denham Springs, LA 70726
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property at 14722 Hooper Rd

$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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14722 Hooper Rd

Baton RougeLA70818
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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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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

1710 N Marque Anne DrBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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property at 212 Centerville St NE

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 Centerville St NE, Unit 4, Unit 4

212 Centerville St NE
Denham SpringsLA70726

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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve At Joor in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood priced from $964. Parc At Denham Springs in the Livingston Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $969. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$964
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$969
Experience the best of apartment living at City Heights Denham Springs.2x2-myrt2BR,2BA$1,150
Martin LandingThe Swift Martin1BR,1BA$1,225
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$1,325
Ole London Towne - Utilities IncludedP-3-2UP3BR,2BA$1,670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, LA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2x2-myrt Model at Experience the best of apartment living at City Heights Denham Springs. in the in the Greenwell Springs-Central neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 823 Hammond Manor Dr Model at 823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit C starting at $994 with a $0.99 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.
Experience the best of apartment living at City Heights Denham Springs.2x2-myrt2BR,2BA$1.07
823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit C823 Hammond Manor Dr2BR,2BA$0.99
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.27
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA21BR,1BA$2.21
Ole London Towne - Utilities IncludedR-1-1DN1BR,1BA$1.54
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.34
Martin LandingThe Sand Martin1BR,1BA$1.80

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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 $964 at Reserve At Joor.

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 $1,150 at Experience the best of apartment living at City Heights 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 $1,580.

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