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Rental Market Trends in Gretna, LA

What is the average rent in Gretna, LA?

$983/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Gretna, LA is $983 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $716 per month for a studio, $983 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,183 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,409 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$716/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$983/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,183/month
966 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,409/month
1,218 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,933/month
1,477 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,335/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,499/month
1,023 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 2.2%, which averages out to $21 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gretna?

Based on current rent prices, Park Place and Westbank" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gretna.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Park Place
$1,047/month
750 Sq Ft
Westbank
$1,237/month
721 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gretna?

Based on current rent prices, Westbank and Park Place" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gretna.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westbank
$1,237/month
721 Sq Ft
Park Place
$1,047/month
750 Sq Ft

Which Gretna neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Gretna with the most apartments available are Westbank and Park Place" .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westbank
$1,237/month
721 Sq Ft
Park Place
$1,047/month
750 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 $983, you’ll want to make about $3,276 per month or $39,312 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

Park Place

Gretna, LA

Westbank

Gretna, LA

Studio
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$826/month
One Bedroom
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$1,031/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,225/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,462/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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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