Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central, LA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at BRCC Apartments in the Sherwood neighborhood priced from $720. Reserve At Joor in the Howell Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $916. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRCC ApartmentsLambert1BR,1BA$720
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$916
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$939
City Heights Denham Springs (C.H.A.M.)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA21BR,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, LA

As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $0.98 price per square foot 9456 El Scott Ave Model at 9456 El Scott Ave, Unit 9456 in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 823 Hammond Manor Dr Model at 823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit D starting at $994 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the SpringBrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9456 El Scott Ave, Unit 94569456 El Scott Ave2BR,1BA$0.98
823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit D823 Hammond Manor Dr2BR,2BA$0.99
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.19
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.28
City Heights Denham Springs (C.H.A.M.)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA11BR,1BA$1.71
BRCC ApartmentsSweetheart1BR,1BA$1.17

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Getting Around Central, LA

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $720 at BRCC Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $875 at BRCC Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at BRCC Apartments and starts from $1,050.

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