
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mid-City area of New Orleans.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid-City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-City Studio Apartments | $1,568 | $1,385 | $1,752 |
| Mid-City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,295 | $3,106 |
| Mid-City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,250 | $5,543 |
| Mid-City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,308 | $2,620 |
| Mid-City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,535 | $2,545 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 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 The Meridian priced from $744. Marquis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meridian | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $744 |
| Marquis | D2 | 4BR,2BA | $932 |
| 2424 TULANE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| Blue Plate Artist Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Lumina | Perseus | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3710 Palmyra St Model at 3710 Palmyra St, Unit 3710 PALMYRA STREET in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Meridian starting at $744 with a $0.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3710 Palmyra St, Unit 3710 PALMYRA STREET | 3710 Palmyra St | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| The Meridian | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Marquis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Blue Plate Artist Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 2424 TULANE | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 3100 Banks St | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Crescent Club | Residence B | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| American Can Apartments | 1AC | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Parkway Apartments | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Lumina | Perseus | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
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 $1,320, 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 14 regular apartments in Mid-City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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