Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Mid City

$1,650/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mid City is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mid City

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mid City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 1% 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 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 $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mid City run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.

Listings

Studio

$1,699

25%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,445

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,905

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,475

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,500

70%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

70%

Last year

37%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mid City, New Orleans, LA is 3% higher than the median rent in Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA.

Discover rentals in Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

130 S Hennessey St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City apartment for rent in New Orleans

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

4228-4230baud - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

4228-4230baud

4228 Baudin St, New Orleans, LA 70119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

320 N Olympia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-City house for rent in New Orleans

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

318-20 N Olympia - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

318-20 N Olympia

318 N Olympia St, New Orleans, LA 70119

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mid City?

Average rent prices in Mid City have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Mid City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mid City is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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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