Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mid-City area of New Orleans.

800 N Olympia St

3806 Bienville St, Unit 3806 Bienville
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2735 Iberville St

1201 Canal Apartments

2424 TULANE

2621 Cleveland Ave

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3201 Lafitte Ave

7 Allard Blvd

7929 Oleander St

422 S Salcedo St

815.5 Roosevelt Pl
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3506 Baudin St

7933 Olive St
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Mid-City Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $900 | $1,440 |
Mid-City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,295 | $3,719 |
Mid-City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,838 | $717 | $10,000+ |
Mid-City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,538 | $900 | $6,000 |
Mid-City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $1,450 | $7,470 |
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There are currently 26 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. 1201 Canal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. 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 |
1201 Canal Apartments | 218 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
2424 TULANE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
The Crescent Club | Residence A | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Parkway Apartments | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
3100 Banks St | 743 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Lumina | Carina | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-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 Mid-City apartment is the Penthouse Model at The Strand Apartments starting at $3,891 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre 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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The Annex Luxury Apartments | Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.78 |
The Strand Apartments | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
227 S Gayoso St, Unit 227 | 227 S Gayoso St | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
320 S Dupre St, Unit 320 | 320 S Dupre St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
3029 Banks St | 3029 Banks St | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Marquis | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
The Preserve | Residence E | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
3100 Banks St | 743 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
The Crescent Club | Residence B | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
2424 TULANE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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 1201 Canal Apartments which is listed at $1,345, 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 10 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 $877 which is $1,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.
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