
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gentilly Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (8 Rentals)
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Gentilly, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gentilly?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gentilly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $1,088 | $1,313 |
Gentilly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $1,025 | $1,850 |
Gentilly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,500 | $1,911 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gentilly Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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Cheapest Available Gentilly Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chateau Lake Terrace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,257 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gentilly, LA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gentilly area is the $1.41 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,362. The second greatest value Gentilly apartment is the A2 Model at Chateau Lake Terrace starting at $1,257 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the City Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gentilly apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Chateau Lake Terrace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGentilly, New Orleans, LA
Ranked #51
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gentilly Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gentilly?
The cheapest apartment in Gentilly is Chateau Lake Terrace which is listed at $1,257, while the average apartment in Gentilly costs $1,683.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gentilly?
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 1 regular apartments in Gentilly that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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