
Cheap Homes for Rent in Gentilly Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $1,100 (7 Rentals)
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Gentilly, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Gentilly?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gentilly 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,400 | $1,150 | $1,650 |
Gentilly 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,211 | $1,350 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 7 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 $1,145. 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 | CONTI | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1,362 |
Lumina | Pisces with Den | 1BR,2BA | $2,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gentilly, LA
As of April 10, 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 2921 Mandeville St Model at 2921 Mandeville St, Unit 2921 starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Lake Terrace 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 |
2921 Mandeville St, Unit 2921 | 2921 Mandeville St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
American Can Apartments | 2BK | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
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 | $1.35 |
6057 Vermillion Blvd, Unit B | 6057 Vermillion Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Esplanade at City Park | NAPOLEON | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gentilly
What type of rentals are currently available in Gentilly?
There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Gentilly, LA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $2,595. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gentilly ranging from $1,150 to $4,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gentilly?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gentilly ranges from $1,150 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,805.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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