Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Central, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Central
$1,250/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Central is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central
35
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central, LA
Average rent prices in Central have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Central, LA
Rent prices in Central vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central is $944, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Central run $812 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $864.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $715 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $812 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $897 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 27% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brownsfield Central | $1,199 | |
Greenwell Springs Central | $1,300 | |
Park Forest La North | $999 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $944 | 5% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,250 | 28% | 5% | |
Houses | $1,350 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$715
1 bedroom
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
27%
Park Forest La North
Average rent
$999
Greenwell Springs Central
Average rent
$1,300
Brownsfield Central
Average rent
$1,199
Apartments
Average rent
$944
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Central, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Central, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Central and Baker by all bedroom counts and property types.
Central
34%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central, LA is 33% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$940
30%$1,189
$1,674
5%$1,276
2%$1,400
11%$1,650
3%$1,547
15%$1,200
17%$2,014
6%$1,360
1%$1,300
8%$2,100
9%Discover rentals in Central, LA
3d ago
12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
655 Sharp Ln, Central, LA 70815
1–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814
2–3 beds
2 baths
$801–$1,142
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
50m ago
4540 Crown Ave, Central, LA 70811
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,098
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
3 beds
2 baths
$2,252
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
17099 Bentons Ferry Ave #NA, Central, LA 70739
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 10
1d ago
14150 Grand Settlement Blvd, Central, LA 70818
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$2,123
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brownsfield-Central apartment for rent in Central
3 beds
2 baths
$1,990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
655 Sharp Ln, Central, LA 70815
1–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
14150 Grand Settlement Blvd, Central, LA 70818
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$2,123
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814
2–3 beds
2 baths
$801–$1,142
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
14150 Grand Settlement Blvd, Central, LA 70818
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$2,123
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
12254 La Margie Ave, Central, LA 70815
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$665–$1,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Park Forest-LA North house for rent in Central
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
11320 Greenwell Springs Rd, Central, LA 70814
3 beds
2 baths
$1,004–$1,142
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
50m ago
4540 Crown Ave, Central, LA 70811
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,098
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
14150 Grand Settlement Blvd, Central, LA 70818
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$1,475
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenwell Springs-Central house for rent in Central
9477 Lansdowne Rd #52, Central, LA 70818
4 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
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Frequently asked questions for Central, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Central rental market.
How much is rent in Central?
The average rent in Central is $1,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central?
Average rent prices in Central have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Central rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Central?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Central are Park Forest La North ($999/mo), Brownsfield Central ($1,199/mo), and Greenwell Springs Central ($1,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Central?
To comfortably afford rent in Central, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Central?
March offers the lowest rents in Central, while late fall months like November also provide better deals with reduced competition. October sees the highest prices, running approximately 14% higher than March.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).