Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $300 (98 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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property at 925 Common St

$1,146 - $4,242

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925 Common St

New OrleansLA70112

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property at 1016 Canal St

$1,257 - $1,261

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$1,261
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1016 Canal St

New OrleansLA70112
property at 2703 3rd St

$1,275

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$1,275
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2703 3rd St

New OrleansLA70113

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property at 2615 S Johnson St

$1,350

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2615 S Johnson St

New OrleansLA70125
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
$1,350 - $1,900
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts

1315 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70125
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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 Studio unit found at 200 Carondelet priced from $875. Harmony Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,091. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 CarondeletStudio-csc-mktStudio,1BA$875
Harmony Oaks2 Bdrm Townhome, 904 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1,091
Jackson Avenue Building1/11BR,1BA$1,100
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,131
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,163
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,200
The SauletMarigny1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.66 price per square foot 1127 S Dupre St Model at 1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment in the in the Dixon neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 1014 Washington Avenue Model at 1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue starting at $1,745 with a $1.40 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.
1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment1127 S Dupre St1BR,1BA$0.66
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
1101 Marengo St, Unit Apt C1101 Marengo St3BR,1BA$1.41
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.63
Prytania Building (LKA)1/11BR,1BA$1.24
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
1415 S Roman St, Unit 14151415 S Roman St2BR,1BA$1.33
3203 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit C3203 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd2BR,1BA$1.33
Jackson Avenue Building1/11BR,1BA$1.57

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Central City, New Orleans, LA

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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 $933 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 $1,091 at Harmony Oaks.

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 and starts from $1,273.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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