
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $500 (17 Rentals)
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4125 D'Hemecourt St

3343 Esplanade Ave

The Saulet Apartments

Four Winds

2424 TULANE

1201 Canal Apartments

2301 Gravier 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 |
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Mid-City Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $1,250 | $1,440 |
Mid-City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $850 | $5,064 |
Mid-City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,050 | $9,662 |
Mid-City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $1,861 | $4,100 |
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There are currently 17 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 1 Bed unit found at 2424 TULANE priced from $1,370. The Crescent Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Mid-City apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2424 TULANE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
The Crescent Club | Residence A | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
1201 Canal Apartments | 504 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Four Winds | Eos | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Parkway Apartments | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City, LA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment Model at The Annex Luxury Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Mid-City apartment is the C1 Model at Marquis starting at $2,225 with a $1.77 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. |
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The Annex Luxury Apartments | Three Bedroom Luxury Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.78 |
Marquis | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.77 |
The Preserve | Residence K | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
The Crescent Club | Residence M | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Lumina | Pisces with Den | 1BR,2BA | $2.26 |
American Can Apartments | 2BB | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
The Saulet Apartments | Dauphine | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
3100 Banks St | 743 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Four Winds | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
2424 TULANE | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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 a cheap apartment in Mid-City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid-City is under $1,682.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid-City?
The cheapest apartment in Mid-City is 2424 TULANE which is listed at $1,370, while the average apartment in Mid-City costs $2,250.
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 568 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 $1,066 which is $1,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-City.
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