Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gentilly Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (21 Rentals)

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property at 3622 Buchanan St

$1,350

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$1,350

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3622 Buchanan St

New OrleansLA70122
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7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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property at 2646 Jonquil St

$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2646 Jonquil St

New OrleansLA70122

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Cheapest Available Gentilly Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gentilly, LA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gentilly area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1324 Harrison Ave Model at 1324 Harrison Ave, Unit 1324 Harrison Ave in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Gentilly apartment is the 2666 Myrtle St Model at 2666 Myrtle St, Unit 2666 starting at $1,600 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Lake Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gentilly apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1324 Harrison Ave, Unit 1324 Harrison Ave1324 Harrison Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
2666 Myrtle St, Unit 26662666 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$1.68
5765 Cameron Blvd, Unit 5765 Cameron Blvd.Apt B5765 Cameron Blvd1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gentilly Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gentilly Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gentilly Apartment is $1,365 at Chateau Lake Terrace.

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