Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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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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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. 4223 S Carrollton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$717
4223 S Carrollton Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
5010 Bienville St - WATER INCLUDEDSpacious 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
The PreserveResidence C1BR,1BA$1,320
2424 TULANEA11BR,1BA$1,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $1.36 price per square foot 442 S Rendon St Model at 442 S Rendon St, Unit 442 in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the 3927 Baudin St Model at 3927 Baudin St, Unit A starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 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.
442 S Rendon St, Unit 442442 S Rendon St2BR,1BA$1.36
3927 Baudin St, Unit A3927 Baudin St3BR,2BA$1.17
4411 Cleveland Ave, Unit 44114411 Cleveland Ave3BR,2BA$1.45
4516 Banks St, Unit Lower unit4516 Banks St2BR,1BA$1.41
5010 Bienville St - WATER INCLUDEDSpacious 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
MarquisA11BR,1BA$1.60
3100 Banks St743 sq ft1BR,1BA$2.18
912 Wilson Dr, Unit 910 Wilson Dr912 Wilson Dr1BR,1BA$1.75
The PreserveResidence A1BR,1BA$2.10
2424 TULANEA31BR,1BA$2.26

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

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 The Preserve which is listed at $1,248, while the average apartment in Mid-City costs $8,036.

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 21 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 $623 which is $7,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.

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