Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $797 (23 Rentals)

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property at 2300 Jena St

$1,050

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$1,050
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2300 Jena St

New OrleansLA70115

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property at 2934 Dryades St

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2934 Dryades St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 1127 Saint Andrew St

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1127 Saint Andrew St

New OrleansLA70130

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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 4 Beds unit found at Harmony Oaks priced from $335. 200 Carondelet has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $427. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Oaks4 Bdrm Townhome, 1360 SqFt, Tax Credit, 20% AMI4BR,2BA$335
200 Carondelet1x1-c1i-tc301BR,1BA$427
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,053
Marrero Commons2 Bdrm Townhome, 929 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1,086
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.44 price per square foot 1725 Robert C Blakes SR Dr Model at 1725 Robert C Blakes SR Dr, Unit 1725 Robert C. Blakes Sr. Drive Unit 101 in the in the St Thomas neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Model at 2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 3 bedroom and 2 bath. starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the St Thomas 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.
1725 Robert C Blakes SR Dr, Unit 1725 Robert C. Blakes Sr. Drive Unit 1011725 Robert C Blakes SR Dr3BR,2BA$1.44
2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 3 bedroom and 2 bath.2526 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd3BR,2BA$1.54
1014 Washington Avenue, Unit 1014 Washington Avenue1014 Washington Avenue2BR,2BA$1.40
MarquisB12BR,2BA$0.98
River Garden on St. Andrew2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$1.63
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
3201 General Taylor St, Unit 3201 General Taylor3201 General Taylor St3BR,2BA$1.57
3424 Danneel St, Unit 34243424 Danneel St2BR,1BA$1.50
3820 3rd St, Unit 1B3820 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.43
4122 S Johnson St, Unit 4120 S. Johnson st.apt1014122 S Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.32

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Central City, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 717 Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $19,202. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $797 to $4,400.

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 $797 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,851.

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 $1,242 to $19,202, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,185 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $335.

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