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1925 Stafford St

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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 Whispering Palms in the Old Aurora neighborhood priced from $699. Gates of Oakwood in the Behrman neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $877. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gretna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$877
City Heights Garden Lane (C.H.A.M.)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$931
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$932
St. Germaine1x11BR,1BA$942
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Cedarwood1X1D1BR,1BA$954
Boulevard Apartment HomesA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gretna area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2203 Louisiana Ave Model at 2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2203 in the in the West Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Gretna apartment is the 4159 Lac du Bay Dr Model at 4159 Lac du Bay Dr, Unit B starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Outlying Jefferson Parish 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.
2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 22032203 Louisiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
4159 Lac du Bay Dr, Unit B4159 Lac du Bay Dr3BR,2BA$1.15
Oak Alley Apartments3 bed 2 bath 1228 sq. ft.3BR,2BA$1.35
Cypress AcresTwo Bedroom C2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Baywood2x22BR,2BA$1.34
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
Cedarwood2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.33
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$1.11
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gretna

What type of rentals are currently available in Gretna?

There are currently 994 Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA with pricing that ranges from $400 to $14,360. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gretna ranging from $625 to $8,000.

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 $625 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,549.

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 $6,120, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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