Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (70 Rentals)

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Celeste Landing
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$716 - $932
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Celeste Landing

1717 Religious StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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The Georgian
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$1,147 - $2,293
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$1,072 - $2,218
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$1,147 - $2,293
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The Georgian

2233 St. Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70130
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The Saulet
$1,230 - $3,290
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$1,094 - $3,154
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The Saulet

1420 Annunciation StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
$1,350 - $1,900
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$1,350 - $1,900

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

1315 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70125
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Flint Goodridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flint Goodridge

2425 Louisiana AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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3615 St Charles Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 St Charles Ave

3615 St Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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1566 Annunciation St

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Forest Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

2309-2311 6th StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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4007 Prytania St
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4007 Prytania St

4007 Prytania StNew Orleans, LA 70115
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River Garden Elderly
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Garden Elderly

2017 Laurel St ParkNew Orleans, LA 70130
Senior Living
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Central City, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1g-tc301BR,1BA$427
Marrero Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
1300 OCH at H3C ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$934
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,147
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
Harmony Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,247
Jackson Avenue Building1/11BR,1BA$1,250
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.63
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C1101 Marengo St3BR,1BA$1.41
Gravier Place Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.65
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
4224 Walmsley Ave, Unit Apt B4224 Walmsley Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
MarquisA11BR,1BA$1.69
Moss-Bauer1x11BR,1BA$1.60

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Central City, New Orleans, LA

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

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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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