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

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7700 Downman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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2300 N Broad St
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2300 N Broad St

2300 N Broad StNew Orleans, LA 70122
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4408 Congress Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4408 Congress Dr

4408 Congress DrNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Cheapest Available Gentilly Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1,257
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gentilly, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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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