Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mid-City area of New Orleans.

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Sacred Heart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart

3222 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Fountainbleau
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainbleau

4040 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

X-Midcity Lofts-ILofts

635 N Scott StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Palmetto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Apartments

3980 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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Cypress Manor II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Manor II

3613 Cambronne StNew Orleans, LA 70118
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4223 S Carrollton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4223 S Carrollton Ave

4223 S Carrollton AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Pine Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Street

3000 Pine StNew Orleans, LA 70125
Senior Living
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St. Michael
Studio Apartments

St. Michael

3433 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
Senior Living

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Cheapest Available Mid-City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid-City area of New Orleans, LA is a 3 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $841. St. Michael has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,079. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisC13BR,2BA$841
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
2922 Gravier St2 Bed 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,350
The Crescent ClubResidence F1BR,1BA$1,409

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $1.38 price per square foot One Bedroom Loft Model at Blue Plate Artist Lofts in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the Residence F Model at The Crescent Club starting at $1,409 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Mid-City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid-City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
The Crescent ClubResidence F1BR,1BA$1.45
2424 TULANEB22BR,2BA$2.36
MarquisA11BR,1BA$1.66
2922 Gravier St2 Bed 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.58
4634 Orleans Ave, Unit 4634 Orleans Avenue4634 Orleans Ave1BR,1BA$2.38
American Can Apartments1AD1BR,1BA$2.26
The PreserveResidence A1BR,1BA$2.34
LuminaPerseusStudio ,1BA$2.72
Parkway ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid-City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid-City?

The cheapest apartment in Mid-City is 2424 TULANE which is listed at $1,347, while the average apartment in Mid-City costs $3,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid-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 14 regular apartments in Mid-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 Mid-City?

Cheap apartments in Mid-City have an average cost of $891 which is $2,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.

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