1643 Josephine
1643 Josephine St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
$1,663 - $2,690
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
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.
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Central City is $1,079 for a studio, $1,392 for one bedroom, $1,662 for two bedrooms, and $1,595 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central City has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Studio
431 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,079/month
Average Rent
1 BR
730 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,392/month
Average Rent
2 BR
894 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,662/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,126 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,595/month
Average Rent
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central City - New Orleans, LA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
Some Public Transit
Transit
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
In Central City - New Orleans, LA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
Central City - New Orleans, LA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
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
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
3,525
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† 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.