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

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7700 Downman Rd
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7700 Downman Rd

7700 Downman RdNew Orleans, LA 70126
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Gentilly, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Esplanade at City ParkNAPOLEONStudio,1BA$1,055
Chateau Lake TerraceA21BR,1BA$1,248
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,362
LuminaAquarius1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4005 Franklin Ave, Unit 4005 Franklin Ave4005 Franklin Ave2BR,2BA$0.86
Elysian Courtyards Of GentillyMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.41
5519 Elysian Fields Ave5519 Elysian Fields Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
Chateau Lake TerraceB12BR,1BA$1.81
2508 Myrtle St, Unit 2506 Myrtle2508 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$1.75
LuminaAquarius1BR,1BA$2.49
Esplanade at City ParkCONTIStudio ,1BA$2.61

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Gentilly, New Orleans, LA

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

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2.5
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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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