Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA (797 Rentals)

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The Jackson
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$1,730 - $2,115
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$1,730 - $2,115
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The Jackson

625 Jackson AveNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Parkway Apartments
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$2,030 - $2,200
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$2,030 - $2,200
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Parkway Apartments

4650 Washington AveNew Orleans, LA 70125
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Canal 1535
$1,957 - $4,338
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Canal 1535

1535 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Celeste Landing
$716 - $932
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$716 - $932
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Celeste Landing

1717 Religious StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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The Residences
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$1,140 - $1,620
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$1,140 - $1,620
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The Residences

615 S Johnson StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
$1,400 - $1,900
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$1,400 - $1,900
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

1315 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70125
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Marquis
$726 - $2,545
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$726 - $2,545
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Marquis

2651 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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$2,835

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1720 Harmony St, Unit 1720 Harmony

1720 Harmony St
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1618 3rd St
$1,350 - $1,850
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$1,350 - $1,850
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1618 3rd St

1618 3rd StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Louisiana and customized analysis for New Orleans, Louisiana. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young children? Amongst all of the submarkets in New Orleans, Central City has risen to be one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and outdoor amenities? this neighborhood has established a name for itself as providing fantastic access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This part of town is one of our preferred higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of New Orleans ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central City area of New Orleans, LA?

As of today, August 19, 2026, there are currently 797 available Central City apartments priced from $246 to $15,000, with an average monthly rent of $1,977.

How much are Studio apartments in Central City?

There are currently 380 Studio Apartments in Central City with rent ranges from $246 to $3,598 with an average price of $1,156.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central City ranges from $259 to $10,161 with an average monthly rent of $1,694.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central City range from $989 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,481.

How expensive are Central City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 57 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $5,555 - averaging $2,129 for the location.

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