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Rental Market Trends in Gretna, LA

What is the average rent in Gretna, LA?

$976/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Gretna, LA is $976 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Gretna more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gretna, you can expect to pay about $719 per month for a studio, $976 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,173 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,439 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$719/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$976/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,173/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,439/month
1,218 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,476/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,138/month
1,314 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,300/month
1,200 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gretna, LA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $22 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Gretna, LA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gretna, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gretna?

Based on current rent prices, Westbank, Shadow Lake and The Commons at Lake Timberlane are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gretna.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westbank
$1,212/month
728 Sq Ft
Shadow Lake
$1,279/month
786 Sq Ft
The Commons at Lake Timberlane
$1,279/month
786 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gretna?

Based on current rent prices, Shadow Lake, The Commons at Lake Timberlane and Westbank are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gretna.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Shadow Lake
$1,279/month
786 Sq Ft
The Commons at Lake Timberlane
$1,279/month
786 Sq Ft
Westbank
$1,212/month
728 Sq Ft

Which Gretna neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Gretna with the most apartments available are Westbank, Shadow Lake and The Commons at Lake Timberlane .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westbank
$1,212/month
728 Sq Ft
Shadow Lake
$1,279/month
786 Sq Ft
The Commons at Lake Timberlane
$1,279/month
786 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gretna, LA?

Because the average rent in Gretna is $976, you’ll want to make about $3,253 per month or $39,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Westbank

Gretna, LA

Shadow Lake

Gretna, LA

Studio
$786/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,039/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,198/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,435/month
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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