
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central City area of New Orleans.


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Celeste Landing

Marquis

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

Marrero Commons Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment

River Garden on Felicity

2114 Toledano St
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925 Common St

925 Common St

Gravier Place Apartments

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The Georgian

2023 Coliseum St

Bienville Basin Apartments

2223 Washington Ave

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The Saulet

Harmony Oaks Apartments

925 Common St
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The Muses Apartment Homes

1028 Fourth St

1032 Fourth St

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4224 Walmsley Ave, Unit Apt B

1301 Napoleon Ave

2612 Danneel St

2121-2131 Louisiana Ave

2513 Delachaise St

3308 Prytania St

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
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1016 Canal St

1016 Canal St

Hibernia Tower Apartments

1201 Canal Apartments

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2535 Upperline St, Unit A

The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building

Liberty Place Apartments

River Garden Historic Apartments

Flint Goodridge

Taylor Park Apartments
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3615 St Charles Ave

1566 Annunciation St

Rosa F. Keller Building

Falstaff Apartments & Dorgenois Lofts

Forest Park

Aldrich House Apartments

1566 Annunciation St

Liberty Park Apartments

4007 Prytania St

River Garden Elderly
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Central City, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $1,130 | $246 | $2,135 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $259 | $5,096 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $1,242 | $7,429 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,329 | $1,370 | $5,886 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $427. Marrero Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Carondelet | 1x1-c1g-tc30 | 1BR,1BA | $427 |
| Marrero Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
| 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,147 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Harmony Oaks Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse Tax Credit*** | 3BR,2BA | $1,247 |
| Jackson Avenue Building | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Residences at LSU Health | Studio C ADA *Call for Availability* | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Pythian Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,062. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Marrero Commons Apartments starting at $2,337 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Marrero Commons Apartments | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,3BA | $1.63 |
| 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue | 1014 Washington Avenue | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C | 1101 Marengo St | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Blue Plate Artist Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 4224 Walmsley Ave, Unit Apt B | 4224 Walmsley Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Marquis | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City, New Orleans, LA
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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Central City, New Orleans, and the greater New Orleans area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at 200 Carondelet listed at $875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $427 at 200 Carondelet.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $1,115 at 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marrero Commons Apartments and starts from $1,242.
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