
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mid-City area of New Orleans.


8304 Palm St, Unit 8304

4223 S Carrollton Ave

4221 Palmyra St

2519 Cleveland Ave

130 S Hennessey St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-City Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Mid-City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $1,000 | $2,159 |
| Mid-City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $717 | $4,866 |
| Mid-City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $1,500 | $5,339 |
| Mid-City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,536 | $2,545 | $9,585 |
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There are currently 19 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $717 |
| 4223 S Carrollton Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 2424 TULANE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
| The Crescent Club | Residence A | 1BR,1BA | $1,328 |
| 5010 Bienville St | Great 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA
As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $1.63 price per square foot D1 Model at Marquis in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the 3927 Baudin St Model at 3927 Baudin St, Unit A starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 3927 Baudin St, Unit A | 3927 Baudin St | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 5010 Bienville St | Great 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 4224 Ulloa St, Unit 4224 Ulloa | 4224 Ulloa St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 3100 Banks St | 743 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 912 Wilson Dr, Unit 910 Wilson Dr | 912 Wilson Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Crescent Club | Residence B | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 2424 TULANE | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 3817 Cleveland Ave, Unit NA | 3817 Cleveland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 4223 S Carrollton Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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 4223 S Carrollton Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Mid-City costs $5,007.
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.
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