Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Marquis
$726 - $2,545
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$726 - $2,545

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Marquis

2651 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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property at 209 N Bernadotte St

$995

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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 N Bernadotte St

New OrleansLA70119

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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
$1,350 - $1,900
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blue Plate Artist Lofts

1315 S Jefferson Davis PkyNew Orleans, LA 70125
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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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4223 S Carrollton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4223 S Carrollton Ave

4223 S Carrollton AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Pine Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Street

3000 Pine StNew Orleans, LA 70125
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St. Michael
Studio Apartments

St. Michael

3433 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70119
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2922 Gravier St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2922 Gravier St

2922 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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property at 4150 D'Hemecourt St

$1,400

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4150 D'Hemecourt St

New OrleansLA70119

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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 $726. St. Michael has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,079. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB32BR,2BA$726
St. MichaelStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
LuminaPerseusStudio,1BA$1,287
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,350
The Crescent ClubResidence A1BR,1BA$1,465
The PreserveResidence C1BR,1BA$1,529
American Can Apartments1LA1BR,1BA$1,595
Parkway ApartmentsAcacia1BR,1BA$1,600
2424 TULANEB42BR,2BA$1,682

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $1.52 price per square foot B1 Model at Marquis in the in the Mid-City neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the One Bedroom Loft Model at Blue Plate Artist Lofts starting at $1,350 with a $1.38 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.
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
Blue Plate Artist LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
2424 TULANEB22BR,2BA$2.00
American Can Apartments1AF1BR,1BA$2.20
4634 Orleans Ave, Unit 4634 Orleans Avenue4634 Orleans Ave1BR,1BA$2.38
LuminaLeo1BR,1BA$2.42
Parkway ApartmentsAcacia Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.44
The PreserveResidence C1BR,1BA$2.20
The Crescent ClubResidence B1BR,1BA$2.30
St. MichaelStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48

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 Blue Plate Artist Lofts which is listed at $1,350, 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 7 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 $519 which is $2,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.

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