Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mid-City area of New Orleans.

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Mid-City, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid-City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mid-City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $1,175 | $3,372 |
Mid-City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $717 | $4,451 |
Mid-City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,495 | $3,200 |
Mid-City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,293 | $1,450 | $7,470 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $717. 2424 TULANE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,347. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marquis | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $717 |
2424 TULANE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,347 |
The Crescent Club | Residence B | 1BR,1BA | $1,473 |
Parkway Apartments | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
Lumina | Aries | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $0.96 price per square foot 320 S Dupre St Model at 320 S Dupre St, Unit 320 in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the B1 Model at Marquis starting at $1,750 with a $1.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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320 S Dupre St, Unit 320 | 320 S Dupre St | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Marquis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
4722 Palmyra St | 4722 Palmyra St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
4811 Bienville St, Unit 4811 Bienville Street | 4811 Bienville St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
2424 TULANE | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
3100 Banks St | 743 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Crescent Club | Residence B | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Preserve | Residence A | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Lumina | Aries | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Parkway Apartments | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Getting Around the Mid-City Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
62 / 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 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 $2,545.
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 12 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 $573 which is $1,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.
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