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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 BRCC Apartments in the Sherwood neighborhood priced from $720. Reserve At Joor in the Howell Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRCC ApartmentsLambert1BR,1BA$720
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$964
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$994
City Heights Denham Springs C.H.A.M.1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, LA and Nearby

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $0.99 price per square foot 813 Hammond Manor Dr Model at 813 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit B in the in the SpringBrook neighborhood starting from $994. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 10258 Joor Rd Model at 10258 Joor Rd, Unit 1 starting at $900 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Greenwell Springs-Central 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.
813 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit B813 Hammond Manor Dr2BR,2BA$0.99
10258 Joor Rd, Unit 110258 Joor Rd1BR,1BA$1.13
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.26
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.34
City Heights Denham Springs C.H.A.M.1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Martin LandingThe Sand Martin1BR,1BA$1.80
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$1.81
BRCC ApartmentsSweetheart1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Central?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Central, LA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $2,580. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central ranging from $750 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central ranges from $750 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,119.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central range from $995 to $2,580, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,762.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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