Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westbank Neighborhood of Gretna, LA from $300 (85 Rentals)

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Terrytown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrytown Village

733 Carrollwood Village DrGretna, LA 70056
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Townebridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townebridge Apartments

1615 Carol Sue AveGretna, 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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Gates of Oakwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gates of Oakwood

294 Wright AveGretna, LA 70056
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Timberland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberland Apartments

650 Bellemeade BlvdGretna, LA 70056
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Pines I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines I & II

112-250 Holmes 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 Studio unit found at Whispering Palms priced from $850. Audubon Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Westbank apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Audubon Village1A1BR,1BA$860
Forest Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$898
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
St. Germaine1x11BR,1BA$915
City Heights Garden Lane (C.H.A.M.)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925
Cedarwood1X1U1BR,1BA$930
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$976
Villas at Emerald ParkA21BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westbank, LA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westbank area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1912 General Pershing St Model at 1912 General Pershing St, Unit Upstairs unit in the in the Irish Channel neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Westbank apartment is the 426 Elmira Ave Model at 426 Elmira Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Vieux Carre 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.
1912 General Pershing St, Unit Upstairs unit1912 General Pershing St3BR,1BA$0.95
426 Elmira Ave426 Elmira Ave4BR,2BA$1.21
7711 Spruce Street, Unit 7711 Spruce St7711 Spruce Street4BR,3BA$1.14
2237 S Salcedo St, Unit 22372237 S Salcedo St3BR,2BA$1.27
Village at Federal City - MilitaryHousingActive Military/Civilian(UPSTAIRS)2BR,1BA$1.30
Oak Alley Apartments2 bed 2 bath 1,052 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.35
Cedarwood2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.25
Lapalco Court2BR,1BTH2BR,1BA$1.37
Baywood1x11BR,1BA$1.30
Whitney Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westbank, Gretna, LA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Gretna, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westbank?

The cheapest apartment in Westbank is Audubon Village which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Westbank costs $2,247.

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 747 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 $550 which is $1,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westbank.

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