What is the average apartment size in Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA?

The average size for a Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA apartment is 913 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mid-City New Orleans?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mid-City New Orleans is $1,760 per month, a 2.83% increase from last year’s average of $1,712.

What is the average apartment size in Mid-City New Orleans?

The typical apartment in Mid-City New Orleans offers about 913 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mid-City New Orleans?

The typical rent budget in Mid-City New Orleans ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mid-City New Orleans?

In Mid-City New Orleans, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mid-City New Orleans is $1,760, a 2.83% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,712.

One-bedroom apartments provide 732 square feet for $1,528, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,061 offer 1,150 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,304 sq ft) for $2,182, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,760	913 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,528	732 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,061	1,150 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,182	1,304 sq. ft.

Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA have increased by 2.83% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,712 to $1,760.

What's the typical rent budget in Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA?

The largest share of rentals in Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA (45%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA?

10,749 or 62% of the households in Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans, LA are renter-occupied while 6,680 or 38% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Mid-City New Orleans?

Little Woods $972/month

Tall Timbers - Brechtel $1,078/month

Treme - Lafitte $1,293/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,401/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mid-City New Orleans?

New Orleans Central Business District $2,082/month

Bywater $2,298/month

French Quarter $2,674/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in New Orleans, LA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
French Quarter	$2,674
Bywater	$2,298
New Orleans Central Business District	$2,082
Mid-City New Orleans	$1,760
Lower Garden	$1,698
Central City New Orleans	$1,651
Tulane - Gravier	$1,441
Gert Town	$1,336
Treme - Lafitte	$1,293
Tall Timbers - Brechtel	$1,078
Little Woods	$972

New Orleans | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Mid-City New Orleans is 23% lower than in Bywater

$1,760

Mid-City New Orleans rent is the same as New Orleans average

Average Rent $1,760

$2,298

Bywater rent is 31% higher than New Orleans average

Average Rent $2,298

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mid-City New Orleans apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.