The Georgian
2233 St. Charles Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70130
$1,147 - $2,403
Studio - 2 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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Central City is $1,071 for a studio, $1,340 for one bedroom, $1,653 for two bedrooms, and $1,752 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central City has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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431 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,071/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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734 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,340/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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896 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,653/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,130 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,752/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central City - New Orleans, LA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Central City - New Orleans, LA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Central City - New Orleans, LA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Central City - New Orleans, LA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.