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Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
Central City, New Orleans, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Central City
$1,495/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Central City is $1,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $415 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central City
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Average rent prices in Central City have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 City, New Orleans, LA
Rent prices in Central City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central City is $1,412, whereas a house costs $2,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Central City run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | 8% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,662 | 11% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 7% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,700 | |
French Quarter | $2,185 | |
Garden District | $1,700 | |
Lower Garden District | $1,962 | |
Touro | $1,295 | |
Uptown | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,412 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,025 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $869 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,662
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,700
French Quarter
Average rent
$2,185
Garden District
Average rent
$1,700
Lower Garden District
Average rent
$1,962
Touro
Average rent
$1,295
Uptown
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$869
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Central City, New Orleans, 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 City, New Orleans, LA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Central City and Central Business District by all bedroom counts and property types.
Central City
22%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central City, New Orleans, LA is 12% lower than the median rent in Central Business District, New Orleans, LA.
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5d+ ago
Central City condo for rent in New Orleans
2519 Washington Ave #C, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
1d ago
2812-2814 2812-2814 A&B Josephine, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
1 bath
$1,149
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
2501 First Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
3204 2nd St, New Orleans, LA 70125
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City house for rent in New Orleans
2426 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Studio
0 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central City house for rent in New Orleans
1813 Toledano St #NA, New Orleans, LA 70115
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Central City house for rent in New Orleans
2309 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
2403 Carondelet St #D, New Orleans, LA 70130
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1933 Washington Ave #201A, New Orleans, LA 70113
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2200 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,265
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1933 Washington Ave #201A, New Orleans, LA 70113
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
2023 1st St #A, New Orleans, LA 70113
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
2255 Saint Charles Ave #203, New Orleans, LA 70130
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
2d ago
2135 2nd St, New Orleans, LA 70113
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2606 Danneel St, New Orleans, LA 70113
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Central City apartment for rent in New Orleans
1933 Washington Ave #201A, New Orleans, LA 70113
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Central City, New Orleans, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Central City rental market.
How much is rent in Central City?
The average rent in Central City is $1,495 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central City?
Average rent prices in Central City have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Central City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central City is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $415 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Central City?
To comfortably afford rent in Central City, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).