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1931 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (13 Rentals)
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Harmony Oaks Apartments
3320 Clara StNew Orleans, LA 70115
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Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+
1385 Baronne StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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1300 OCH at H3C Apartments
1300 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70113
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The Georgian
2233 St. Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70130
2000 S Liberty St
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The Muses Apartment Homes
1720-1740 Baronne StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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2124 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way
2124 Reverend John Raphael Jr WayNew Orleans, LA 70113
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Flint Goodridge
2425 Louisiana AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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Taylor Park Apartments
2614 4th StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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Forest Park
2309-2311 6th StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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Liberty Park Apartments
2817 S Liberty StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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1711 Second St
1711 Second StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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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 | $1,437 | $246 | $4,091 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $427 | $5,299 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,837 | $932 | $10,000+ |
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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 3 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $841. 200 Carondelet has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $841 |
| 200 Carondelet | Studio-csc-mkt | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Marrero Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
| Harmony Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| 1300 OCH at H3C Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA
As of February 06, 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 3 Bedroom Apartment Model at Gravier Place Apartments starting at $2,438 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre 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. |
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| The Pythian Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Gravier Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.62 |
| 1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment | 1127 S Dupre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 2439 Second St, Unit Don or Sharon | 2439 Second St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Marrero Commons Apartments | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,3BA | $1.66 |
| 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 |
| 2115 Marengo St, Unit C | 2115 Marengo St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Moss-Bauer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 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 $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Central City is Harmony Oaks Apartments which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Central City costs $13,591.
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 105 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 $634 which is $12,957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City.
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