1643 Josephine
1643 Josephine St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
$1,575 - $2,983
1-3 Beds
Central City
New Orleans, LA
Central City - New Orleans, LA Area Guide
You can’t get more central than Central City
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Central City is a conveniently located New Orleans neighborhood steeped in rich historical roots dating back to the 1800s. The neighborhood is brimming with architectural gems, exciting museums, churches, and quiet residential streets.
Although Central City is largely residential, the neighborhood offers an array of cafes, eateries, and shops along the main commercial thoroughfare, Saint Charles Avenue. Central City honors its storied past with fascinating museums such as the McKenna Museum of African American Art, Southern Food and Beverage Museum, and the Museum of the American Cocktail (which happens to be located within the Southern Food and Beverage Museum).
This historic neighborhood’s central location is a part of its appeal, boasting convenience to Downtown New Orleans, the French Quarter, the Warehouse District, and the Garden District in addition to Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans. Getting around from Central City is easy with access to the Streetcar, Pontchartrain Expressway, I-10, and Claiborne Avenue.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Central City is $1,063 for a studio, $1,345 for one bedroom, $1,637 for two bedrooms, and $1,753 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central City has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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426 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,063/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,345/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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873 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,637/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,127 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,753/month
Average Rent
Transportation
88
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
58
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
82
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Louisiana Children's Museum
- Entergy IMAX Theatre
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Audubon Insectarium
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.