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Central City, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of New Orleans, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Harmony Oaks Apartments priced from $1,055. The Georgian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,102. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,055
The GeorgianStudioStudio,1BA$1,102
Gravier Place Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,109
1711 Second StOne Bedroom UNIT 51BR,1BA$1,175
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1912 General Pershing St Model at 1912 General Pershing St, Unit Upstairs unit in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2237 S Salcedo St Model at 2237 S Salcedo St, Unit 2237 starting at $1,980 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1912 General Pershing St, Unit Upstairs unit1912 General Pershing St3BR,1BA$0.95
2237 S Salcedo St, Unit 22372237 S Salcedo St3BR,2BA$1.27
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.66
MarquisC13BR,2BA$1.77
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
Hibernia Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
1711 Second StOne Bedroom UNIT 51BR,1BA$1.47
2535 Upperline St, Unit A2535 Upperline St1BR,1BA$1.75
3302 Napoleon Ave, Unit A3302 Napoleon Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
803 Felicity2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 667 Apartments for Rent in Central City, LA with pricing that ranges from $400 to $12,200. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $800 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,178.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central City range from $1,126 to $4,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,288.

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