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Magnolia Gardens

6001 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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7700 Downman Rd
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7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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2900-2902 Aubry St
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2900-2902 Aubry St

2900-2902 Aubry StNew Orleans, LA 70119
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Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gentilly Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gentilly Terrace area of New Orleans, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) priced from $835. Esplanade at City Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Gentilly Terrace apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,055
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1,302
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,362
2424 TULANEA21BR,1BA$1,395
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gentilly Terrace, LA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gentilly Terrace area is the $0.86 price per square foot 4005 Franklin Ave Model at 4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave in the in the Lake Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Gentilly Terrace apartment is the 2003 Franklin Avenue Model at 2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Dillard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gentilly Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave4005 Franklin Ave2BR,2BA$0.86
2003 Franklin Avenue, Unit B2003 Franklin Avenue2BR,1BA$1.21
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41
5519 Elysian Fields Ave5519 Elysian Fields Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
1839 Saint Ferdinand St, Unit 18411839 Saint Ferdinand St2BR,1BA$1.63
3100 Banks St743 sq ft1BR,1BA$2.15
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1.83
Aloysius Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
2424 TULANEA21BR,1BA$2.07
Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Gentilly Terrace Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gentilly Terrace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gentilly Terrace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gentilly Terrace is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gentilly Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in Gentilly Terrace is Bern-Mas (Patriot Point of New Orleans) which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Gentilly Terrace costs $1,838.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gentilly Terrace?

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 15 regular apartments in Gentilly Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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