Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gentilly Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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8009 Downman Rd

New OrleansLA70126
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7700 Downman Rd
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7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gentilly, LA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gentilly area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3314 Touro St Model at 3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro in the in the City Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Gentilly apartment is the 3000 Saint Roch Ave Model at 3000 Saint Roch Ave starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 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.
3314 Touro St, Unit 3314 touro3314 Touro St2BR,1BA$0.71
3000 Saint Roch Ave3000 Saint Roch Ave3BR,2BA$1.30
2680 Myrtle St2680 Myrtle St3BR,3BA$1.44
2483 Verbena St, Unit 24832483 Verbena St2BR,1BA$1.59
2268 Pleasure St, Unit 22682268 Pleasure St2BR,1BA$1.93

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