Cheap Homes for Rent in Gretna, LA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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property at 1564 Annunciation St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1564 Annunciation St

New OrleansLA70130
property at 2717 S Liberty St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2717 S Liberty St

New OrleansLA70113
property at 2100 Philip St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2100 Philip St

New OrleansLA70113

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property at 1205 St Charles Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1205 St Charles Ave

New OrleansLA70130

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property at 728 Desire St

$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 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

New OrleansLA70130
property at 241 Helen St

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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241 Helen St

TerrytownLA70056

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property at 822 Sumner St

$1,420

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$1,420

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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822 Sumner St

New OrleansLA70114
property at 218 Terry Pky

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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218 Terry Pky, Unit B

218 Terry Pky
GretnaLA70056
property at 1402 Behrman Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1402 Behrman Ave

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 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
Gates of Oakwood1x1.5 TH1BR,1BA$799
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$815
Lapalco Court2BR,1BTH2BR,1BA$846
Whispering PalmsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$850
Cedarwood1X1U1BR,1BA$875
Stonebridge ManorA1-Studio1BR,1BA$885
Belmont Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gretna area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Pythian Apartments in the in the Vieux Carre neighborhood starting from $2,062. The second greatest value Gretna apartment is the 2439 Second St Model at 2439 Second St, Unit Don or Sharon starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the West Riverside 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.
The Pythian Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
2439 Second St, Unit Don or Sharon2439 Second St3BR,1BA$1.07
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
2227 Brainard St, Unit A2227 Brainard St1BR,1BA$1.27
Bienville Basin Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
2110 Willow St, Unit C2110 Willow St2BR,1BA$1.18
Boulevard Apartment HomesC3BR,2BA$1.31
Westchase ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.26
Gates of Oakwood1x1.5 WDC1BR,1.5BA$1.32
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gretna

What type of rentals are currently available in Gretna?

There are currently 1018 Apartments for Rent in Gretna, LA with pricing that ranges from $427 to $24,154. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gretna ranging from $800 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 $800 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,116.

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 $8,087, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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