
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $259 (59 Rentals)


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2515 Erato St, Unit 104

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2525 Annunciation St

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The Woodward Lofts

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2855 St Charles Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $1,158 | $246 | $3,598 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $259 | $10,000+ |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $932 | $2,337 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central City is under $1,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Central City is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in Central City costs $1,703.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Central City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central City?
Cheap apartments in Central City have an average cost of $270 which is $1,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City.
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