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New OrleansLA70130

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GretnaLA70053

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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. St. Germaine in the Westbank neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $826. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gretna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$699
St. Germaine1x11BR,1BA$826
Westchase ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$886
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$925
Cedarwood1X1D1BR,1BA$956
City Heights Garden Lane (C.H.A.M.)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$960
Emerald PointeJadeStudio,1BA$976
Summerfield Apartment HomesCosmosStudio,1BA$976
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$985
Boulevard Apartment HomesA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gretna area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2203 Louisiana Ave Model at 2203 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2203 in the in the West Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Gretna apartment is the 3113 Magazine St Model at 3113 Magazine St, Unit 3113.5 starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Irish Channel 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$1.08
3113 Magazine St, Unit 3113.53113 Magazine St2BR,1BA$1.33
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$1.28
Baywood2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.31
2110 Willow St, Unit B2110 Willow St2BR,1BA$1.18
Cypress AcresTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.32
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$1.25
Cedarwood1X1U1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gretna

What type of rentals are currently available in Gretna?

There are currently 1003 Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA with pricing that ranges from $690 to $24,240. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gretna ranging from $600 to $7,000.

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 $600 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,464.

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 $9,540, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $4,256. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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