Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westbank Neighborhood of Gretna, LA from $500 (184 Rentals)

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Terrytown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrytown Village

733 Carrollwood Village DrGretna, LA 70056
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St. Joseph Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Joseph Apartments

600 7th StGretna, LA 70053
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Timberland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberland Apartments

650 Bellemeade BlvdGretna, LA 70056
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Westbank, Gretna, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westbank Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westbank area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Fontaine priced from $710. St. Germaine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $786. Here are the most affordable Westbank apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc FontaineBienville1BR,1BA$710
St. Germaine2x12BR,1BA$786
Cedarwood1X1U1BR,1BA$800
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$815
Whispering PalmsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$850
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$864
Westchase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$887
Emerald Pointe Apartment Homes0 Bed, 1 BathStudio,1BA$892

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westbank, LA

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westbank area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Baywood in the in the Westbank neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Westbank apartment is the 3111 Magazine St Model at 3111 Magazine St, Unit 3111.5 starting at $1,495 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Irish Channel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westbank apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baywood3x23BR,2BA$1.19
3111 Magazine St, Unit 3111.53111 Magazine St1BR,1BA$1.25
The Pythian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
2115 Marengo St, Unit C2115 Marengo St1BR,1BA$1.20
2019 Lowerline St, Unit 20192019 Lowerline St2BR,1BA$1.25
1029 Dimarco Dr, Unit C1029 Dimarco Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.14
1036 Eli Ct1036 Eli Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.00
176 Rosalie Dr, Unit C176 Rosalie Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Gates of Oakwood1x11BR,1BA$1.09
Parc FontaineBienville1BR,1BA$1.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westbank, Gretna, LA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Westbank Neighborhood in Gretna, LA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westbank Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westbank?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westbank is under $892.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westbank?

The cheapest apartment in Westbank is Parc Fontaine which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Westbank costs $12,886.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westbank?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 143 regular apartments in Westbank that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Westbank?

Cheap apartments in Westbank have an average cost of $378 which is $12,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westbank.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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