
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gentilly Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $800 (12 Rentals)
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Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

Esplanade at City Park

5519 Elysian Fields Ave
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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 | $1,307 | $1,175 | $1,480 |
Gentilly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $925 | $2,340 |
Gentilly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,175 | $3,000 |
Gentilly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $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 $1,150. Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,362. 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 | $1,150 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Chateau Lake Terrace | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,755 |
Lumina | Pisces with Den | 1BR,2BA | $2,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gentilly, LA
As of May 01, 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 C2 Model at Chateau Lake Terrace starting at $1,755 with a $1.21 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 |
Chateau Lake Terrace | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Lumina | Pisces with Den | 1BR,2BA | $2.26 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
5519 Elysian Fields Ave | 5519 Elysian Fields Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
6057 Vermillion Blvd, Unit B | 6057 Vermillion Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Esplanade at City Park | CONTI | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gentilly Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gentilly?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gentilly is under $2,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gentilly?
The cheapest apartment in Gentilly is Esplanade at City Park which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Gentilly costs $1,685.
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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