
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gentilly Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (12 Rentals)
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Chateau Lake Terrace

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,290 | $1,055 | $1,480 |
Gentilly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $1,129 | $2,340 |
Gentilly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $1,175 | $3,000 |
Gentilly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $1,510 | $2,299 |
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There are currently 12 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gentilly area of New Orleans, LA is a Studio unit found at Esplanade at City Park priced from $1,055. Chateau Lake Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,248. Here are the most affordable Gentilly apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Chateau Lake Terrace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Lumina | Aquarius | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gentilly, LA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gentilly 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 apartment is the Magnolia Model at Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly starting at $1,362 with a $1.41 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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4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave | 4005 Franklin Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
5519 Elysian Fields Ave | 5519 Elysian Fields Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Chateau Lake Terrace | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
2508 Myrtle St, Unit 2506 Myrtle | 2508 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Lumina | Aquarius | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Esplanade at City Park | CONTI | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gentilly Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gentilly?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gentilly is at Esplanade at City Park listed at $1,055.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gentilly Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gentilly Apartment is $1,195 at Esplanade at City Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gentilly Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gentilly is starting from $1,362 at Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly.
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