Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Mid City

$1,600/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mid City is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mid City

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mid City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

Average rent prices in Mid City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

Rent prices in Mid City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mid City is $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Mid City run $1,530 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,857.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

54%

235%

1 bedroom

$1,522

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$3,200

19%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

54%

Last year

235%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,522

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

65%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mid-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 Mid City, New Orleans, LA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Mid City and Broadmoor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mid City

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,637
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mid City, New Orleans, LA is 2% lower than the median rent in Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA.

Discover rentals in Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

423 S Murat St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City apartment for rent in New Orleans

Residential Lease, New Orleans, LA

423 S Murat St, New Orleans, LA 70119

2 beds

0.5 baths

$995

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.
423 S Murat St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City apartment for rent in New Orleans

Lease, New Orleans, LA

423 S Murat St #A, New Orleans, LA 70119

2 beds

0.5 baths

$995

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.
3305 Palmyra St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City condo for rent in New Orleans

Mid City

3305 Palmyra St, New Orleans, LA 70119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.
318-20 N Olympia - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

318-20 N Olympia

318 N Olympia St, New Orleans, LA 70119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mid City rental market.

How much is rent in Mid City?

The average rent in Mid City is $1,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mid City?

Average rent prices in Mid City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Mid City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mid City is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mid City?

To comfortably afford rent in Mid City, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).

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