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property at 1332 Frenchmen St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1332 Frenchmen St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 2425 Oxford Pl

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2425 Oxford Pl, Unit 136

2425 Oxford Pl
GretnaLA70056
property at 807 Bourbon St

$1,000 - $1,100

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807 Bourbon St

New OrleansLA70116

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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

1205 St Charles Ave
New OrleansLA70130
property at 1100 Hendee St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1100 Hendee St

New OrleansLA70114
property at 1112 N Rampart St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 N Rampart St

New OrleansLA70116

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property at 728 Desire St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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728 Desire St, Unit A

728 Desire St
New OrleansLA70117
property at 1112 Royal St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Royal St

New OrleansLA70116
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

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property at 525 Dumaine St

$1,400

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$1,400

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525 Dumaine St

New OrleansLA70116
property at 1644 Tita St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1644 Tita St

New OrleansLA70114
property at 241 Helen St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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241 Helen St

TerrytownLA70056
property at 1323 Dauphine St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1323 Dauphine St, Unit 3

1323 Dauphine St
New OrleansLA70116
property at 440 Wagner St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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440 Wagner St

New OrleansLA70114

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Gretna, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gretna Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gretna, LA is a Studio unit found at Skyview Terrace in the Old Aurora neighborhood priced from $795. Whitney Manor in the Brechtel neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $834. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gretna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Skyview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$795
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$834
Lapalco Court2BR,1BTH2BR,1BA$846
Whispering PalmsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$850
St. Germaine1x11BR,1BA$865
200 CarondeletStudio-csc-mktStudio,1BA$875
Gates of Oakwood1x1.5TH1BR,1BA$875
Stonebridge ManorA1Studio,1BA$880
Belmont Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$897
Westchase ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gretna area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2213 Baronne St Model at 2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne in the in the St Thomas neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Gretna apartment is the 937 E Monterey Ct Model at 937 E Monterey Ct, Unit B starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Old Aurora 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.
2213 Baronne St, Unit 2213 Baronne2213 Baronne St3BR,2BA$1.23
937 E Monterey Ct, Unit B937 E Monterey Ct3BR,2BA$0.87
Bienville Basin Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.17
2316 Old Compton Rd, Unit B2316 Old Compton Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.24
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
2612 Urquhart St, Unit 26122612 Urquhart St1BR,1BA$1.33
The Gates on Manhattan2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Cedarwood1x11BR,1BA$1.29
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Villas at Emerald ParkA21BR,1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gretna

What type of rentals are currently available in Gretna?

There are currently 1010 Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA with pricing that ranges from $246 to $15,000. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gretna ranging from $800 to $5,500.

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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,933.

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 $10,496, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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