Emerald Pointe
2700 Whitney Ave,
Harvey, LA 70058
Studio - 3 Beds | $976 - $1,712
Rental Market Trends in Gretna, LA
What is the average rent in Gretna, LA?
$1,005/month
Average Rent
705 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Gretna, LA is $1,005 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $673 per month for a studio, $1,005 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,185 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,439 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Gretna, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $8 more 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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Rent Ranges in Gretna, LA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
41%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
3%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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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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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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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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gretna, LA?
Because the average rent in Gretna is $1,005, you’ll want to make about $3,350 per month or $40,200 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.
How does Gretna, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Gretna, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$816/month
One Bedroom
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$1,016/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,190/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,407/month
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Methodology
† 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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.