
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Celeste Landing

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Harmony Oaks Apartments

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment

2301 Peniston St
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4007 Prytania St, Unit 4

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River Garden on Felicity

1207 Jackson Ave

1138 S Salcedo St, Unit 2B

2525 Annunciation St, Unit Apt 6

2525 Annunciation St
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The Residences at LSU Health

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The Delaneaux

2930 Louisiana Ave, Unit C

2121-2131 Louisiana Ave

2367 St Thomas St

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The Dr.Everett and Melva Williams Building
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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 |
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Central City Studio Apartments | $1,634 | $690 | $2,971 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $735 | $5,577 |
Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $400 | $10,000+ |
Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,892 | $1,370 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $717. Harmony Oaks 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 |
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Marquis | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $717 |
Harmony Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
The Georgian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
803 Felicity | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Gravier Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
Marrero Commons Apartments | 3 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 3BR,2BA | $1,273 |
The Residences at LSU Health | Studio C ADA *Call for Availability* | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.66 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Marrero Commons Apartments in the in the Dixon neighborhood starting from $2,247. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3113 Magazine St Model at 3113 Magazine St, Unit 3113.5 starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Irish Channel 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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Marrero Commons Apartments | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,3BA | $1.66 |
3113 Magazine St, Unit 3113.5 | 3113 Magazine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
2035 Amelia St, Unit 2035 | 2035 Amelia St | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Marquis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
River Garden on St. Andrew | 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
2312 Napoleon Ave, Unit Two bedrooms 1st floor | 2312 Napoleon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Bienville Basin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Hibernia Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
803 Felicity | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
1138 S Salcedo St, Unit 2B | 1138 S Salcedo St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City, New Orleans, LA
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Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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.
Getting Around the Central City Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,275.
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 $932, while the average apartment in Central City costs $17,340.
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 40 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 $651 which is $16,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City.
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