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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
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,117
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,213
Marrero Commons Apartments3 Bedroom Tax Credit***3BR,2BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment Model at The Annex Luxury Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3300 Napoleon Ave Model at 3300 Napoleon Ave starting at $1,975 with a $1.23 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 Annex Luxury ApartmentsThree Bedroom Luxury Apartment3BR,3BA$1.78
3300 Napoleon Ave3300 Napoleon Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.23
2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 22032203 Louisiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.57
2526 Jena St, Unit 2526 Jena2526 Jena St3BR,2BA$1.71
Moss-Bauer2x22BR,2BA$1.60
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
1138 S Salcedo St, Unit 2B1138 S Salcedo St2BR,1BA$1.47
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 697 Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA with pricing that ranges from $400 to $14,400. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,250 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $1,250 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,596.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central City range from $1,126 to $6,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.