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Central, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cherry Creek Apartments in the Sherwood neighborhood priced from $720. Parc At Denham Springs in the Livingston Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cherry Creek ApartmentsLambert1BR,1BA$720
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$919
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$964
City Heights Denham Springs C.H.A.M.2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,175
Martin LandingThe Swift Martin1BR,1BA$1,225
The Reserve at Shoe CreekB12BR,2BA$1,513

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, LA and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at City Heights Denham Springs C.H.A.M. in the in the Greenwell Springs-Central neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 3158 N Stevendale Rd Model at 3158 N Stevendale Rd, Unit B starting at $975 with a $1.15 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.
City Heights Denham Springs C.H.A.M.2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
3158 N Stevendale Rd, Unit B3158 N Stevendale Rd2BR,1BA$1.15
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.16
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.34
Martin LandingThe Sand Martin1BR,1BA$1.80
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$2.45
Cherry Creek ApartmentsSweetheart1BR,1BA$1.17

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20 / 100

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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 $720 at Cherry Creek Apartments.

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 $875 at Cherry Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cherry Creek Apartments and starts from $1,050.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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