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property at 14743 Central Woods Ave

$850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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14743 Central Woods Ave

Baton RougeLA70818

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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

212 Centerville St NE
Denham SpringsLA70726

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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. Reserve At Joor in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$939
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$995
City Heights Denham Springs1x1-scar1BR,1BA$1,075
Martin LandingThe Swift Martin1BR,1BA$1,225
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$1,426

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, LA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.24 price per square foot P-3-2UP Model at Ole London Towne - Utilities Included in the in the SpringBrook neighborhood starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 3158 N Stevendale Rd Model at 3158 N Stevendale Rd, Unit B starting at $985 with a $1.16 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.
Ole London Towne - Utilities IncludedP-3-2UP3BR,2BA$1.24
3158 N Stevendale Rd, Unit B3158 N Stevendale Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.23
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.39
City Heights Denham Springs1x1-scar1BR,1BA$1.51
Martin LandingThe Sand Martin1BR,1BA$1.80
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Central?

There are currently 36 Apartments for Rent in Central, LA with pricing that ranges from $690 to $3,120. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central ranging from $750 to $5,500.

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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,254.

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 $1,005 to $3,120, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,335.

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