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| Four Rooms |
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About 1540 Gentilly Blvd
Property Status: Active Charming shotgun-style one bedroom unit now available for lease on Gentilly Boulevard in the heart of New Orleans. Just minutes from the iconic City Park and with quick access to I-610 connecting seamlessly to I-10, getting around the city couldn't be easier. The landlord is motivated and accepts housing vouchers. Office Phone: (504) 274-2701 Copyright © 2026 New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1540 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 4 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Fairgrounds |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 70119 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Fairgrounds
1-bedroom apartments at 1540 Gentilly Blvd cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New Orleans.
Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
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| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,550 |
| May 2024 | $1,545 |
| June 2024 | $1,553 |
| July 2024 | $1,499 |
| August 2024 | $1,443 |
| September 2024 | $1,475 |
| October 2024 | $1,500 |
| November 2024 | $1,532 |
| December 2024 | $1,500 |
| January 2025 | $1,540 |
| February 2025 | $1,562 |
| March 2025 | $1,540 |
| April 2025 | $1,459 |
| May 2025 | $1,505 |
| June 2025 | $1,507 |
| July 2025 | $1,503 |
| August 2025 | $1,514 |
| September 2025 | $1,542 |
| October 2025 | $1,512 |
| November 2025 | $1,453 |
| December 2025 | $1,496 |
| January 2026 | $1,455 |
| February 2026 | $1,416 |
| March 2026 | $1,381 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,343 |
| May 2024 | $1,350 |
| June 2024 | $1,301 |
| July 2024 | $1,252 |
| August 2024 | $1,187 |
| September 2024 | $1,200 |
| November 2024 | $1,300 |
| April 2025 | $1,263 |
| May 2025 | $1,275 |
| June 2025 | $1,300 |
| July 2025 | $1,287 |
| August 2025 | $1,303 |
| September 2025 | $1,325 |
| October 2025 | $1,317 |
| November 2025 | $1,266 |
| December 2025 | $1,230 |
| January 2026 | $1,208 |
| February 2026 | $1,263 |
| March 2026 | $1,230 |
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $1,050 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1540 Gentilly Blvd
Travis Hill School
1100 milton st
new orleans, LA, 70122
3-12Public
Ruppel Academie Francaise
815 huey p long ave
gretna, LA, 70053
PK, K-6Public
A
Riverside Alternative High School
3225 river rd
bridge city, LA, 70094
1-12Public
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
4004 paris rd
chalmette, LA, 70043
PK, K-5Public
B
Ralph J Bunche Elementary
8101 simon st
metairie, LA, 70003
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Getting around New Orleans near 1540 Gentilly Blvd
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1540 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 1540 Gentilly Blvd
Lava Supermarket
1410 N Broad St
North Broad Supermarket
1901 N Broad St
Fair Zone
1825 Gentilly Blvd
Canseco's Market
3135 Esplanade Ave
Ideal Market
2436 Ursulines Ave
Sports Zone Plus
1441 N Broad St
Uniform Apparel LLC
1638 N Broad St
Fourbi LLC
1683 N Broad St
Art of Style
1021 N Broad St
Infinite Apparel Co
2005 N Broad St
CC's Coffee House
2800 Esplanade Ave
Lamara Coffee & Kitchen
1300 N Broad St
Acorn Global Enterprises
3133 Ponce De Leon St
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
The Flagpole Nola
2023 Esplanade Ave
Velveteen Lounge
2565 Bayou Rd
Whiskey & Sticks
2513 Bayou Rd
Brooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly Blvd
Caribbean Raggae Club
2441 Bayou Rd
Showcase Nightclub
1915 N Broad St
Broadview Seafood
1468 N Broad St
Orchid Seafood LLC
1125 N Broad St
Buttermilk Drop Bakery
1781 N Dorgenois St
Schneider Seafood
3221 Hopedale Highway St Bernard L
Nolita Bakery
3201 Orleans Ave
Stallings Gentilly Playground
Park
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Park
McHardy's Chicken N Fixin's
1458 N Broad St
Addis Nola
2514 Bayou Rd
Nonno's Cajun Cuisine-Pastries
2517 Bayou Rd
Brooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly Blvd
Tastee Restaurant Deli & Donuts
2549 Esplanade Ave
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