Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (48 Rentals)

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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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Forest Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

2309-2311 6th StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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River Garden Elderly
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Garden Elderly

2017 Laurel St ParkNew Orleans, LA 70130
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1711 Second St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1711 Second St

1711 Second StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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803 Felicity
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Felicity

803 Felicity StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Marais Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marais Apartments

1501 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Moss-Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss-Bauer

703 Carondelet StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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Merchant Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merchant Lofts

201 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,190
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,236
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,273
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.66
3113 Magazine St, Unit 3113.53113 Magazine St2BR,1BA$1.33
2035 Amelia St, Unit 20352035 Amelia St3BR,2BA$1.23
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.55
2312 Napoleon Ave, Unit Two bedrooms 1st floor2312 Napoleon Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
1138 S Salcedo St, Unit 2B1138 S Salcedo St2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

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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