Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Mid City

$1,625/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mid City is $1,625 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mid City

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,616, whereas a house costs $2,089. 1-bedroom apartments in Mid City run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,330

No Change

44%

1 bedroom

$1,530

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,175

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,250

40%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,530

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

42%

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$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mid City, New Orleans, LA is 7% lower than the median rent in Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA.

Discover rentals in Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

4033 Cleveland Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Mid-City apartment for rent in New Orleans

MULTI_FAMILY - New Orleans, LA

4033 Cleveland Ave #B, New Orleans, LA 70119

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

412 S. Murat St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

412 S. Murat St.

412 S Murat St, New Orleans, LA 70119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

436-438shenn - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

436-438shenn

436 S Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,625 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mid City?

Average rent prices in Mid City have decreased by 3% 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 $305 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 $65,000/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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