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property at 1566 Annunciation St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1566 Annunciation St

New OrleansLA70115
property at 807 Bourbon St

$1,000 - $1,100

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807 Bourbon St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 2100 Philip St

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2100 Philip St

New OrleansLA70113
property at 708 Orleans St

$1,100

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$1,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Orleans St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 1205 St Charles Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 606, Unit 606

1205 St Charles Ave
New OrleansLA70130

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property at 1205 St Charles Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1205 St Charles Ave, Unit 616, Unit 616

1205 St Charles Ave
New OrleansLA70130
property at 241 Helen St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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241 Helen St

TerrytownLA70056
property at 822 Sumner St

$1,420

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$1,420

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$1,420

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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822 Sumner St

New OrleansLA70114

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property at 1323 Dauphine St

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1323 Dauphine St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1323 Dauphine St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 741 Dauphine St

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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741 Dauphine St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 1112 Royal St

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Royal St, Unit A, Unit A

1112 Royal St
New OrleansLA70116

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Gretna, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gretna Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gretna, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 Carondelet in the Vieux Carre neighborhood priced from $427. Westchase Apartments in the Westbank neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $781. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gretna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 Carondelet1x1-c1g-tc301BR,1BA$427
Westchase ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$781
Skyview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$795
St. Germaine1x11BR,1BA$823
Lapalco Court2BR,1BTH2BR,1BA$846
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Whispering PalmsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$850
Stonebridge ManorA1Studio,1BA$880
Belmont Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$897
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gretna area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath 1228 sq. ft. Model at Oak Alley Apartments in the in the Brechtel neighborhood starting from $1,658. The second greatest value Gretna apartment is the 3 Beds | 2 Baths Model at Whitney Manor starting at $1,490 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Brechtel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gretna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Alley Apartments3 bed 2 bath 1228 sq. ft.3BR,2BA$1.35
Whitney Manor3 Beds | 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.24
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
1036 Eli Ct1036 Eli Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Gates of Oakwood2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.04
The Gates on Manhattan2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Cedarwood1x11BR,1BA$1.29
Villas at Emerald ParkA21BR,1BA$1.34
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gretna

What type of rentals are currently available in Gretna?

There are currently 1017 Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $21,375. There are also 199 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gretna ranging from $800 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gretna?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gretna ranges from $800 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gretna?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gretna range from $1,035 to $13,862, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,525 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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