Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Gretna, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Gretna

$1,425/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gretna is $1,425 per month as of November 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gretna

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gretna rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gretna, LA

Average rent prices in Gretna have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Gretna, LA

Rent prices in Gretna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gretna is $1,087, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gretna run $1,106 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,220.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

70%

96%

1 bedroom

$992

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,210

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,825

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

70%

Last year

96%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$992

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,210

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last year

17%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gretna, LA.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,087

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

Condos

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

37%

Houses

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

10%

Rooms

Average rent

$732

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gretna, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Gretna, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gretna and Belle Chasse by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gretna

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gretna, LA is 21% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.

Discover rentals in Gretna, LA

617 Cook St #O - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

Residential Lease, Gretna, LA

617 Cook St #O, Gretna, LA 70053

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
339 Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

Residential Lease, Gretna, LA

339 Franklin Ave, Gretna, LA 70053

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
City Heights Garden Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

City Heights Garden Lane

1901 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA 70053

1–2 beds

1 bath

$985–$1,220

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1649 Gary Ln #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gretna

2 beds

1.5 baths

$999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
227 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
925 Dolhonde Street, Unit Camellia 1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

925 Dolhonde Street, Unit Camellia 1

925 Dolhonde St, Gretna, LA 70053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
924 Derbigny St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

Residential Lease, Gretna, LA

924 Derbigny St, Gretna, LA 70053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1938 O'Connor Street

1938 Oconnor St, Gretna, LA 70053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,113

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
925 Dolhonde Street, Unit Camellia 1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

925 Dolhonde Street, Unit Camellia 1

925 Dolhonde St, Gretna, LA 70053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2319 Newton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1010 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
725 Oakwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gretna

Residential Lease, Gretna, LA

725 Oakwood Dr, Gretna, LA 70056

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
532 Oakwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gretna

Residential Lease, Gretna, LA

532 Oakwood Dr, Gretna, LA 70056

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2425 Oxford Pl #132 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gretna

Residential Lease, Gretna, LA

2425 Oxford Pl #132, Gretna, LA 70056

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
City Heights Garden Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

City Heights Garden Lane

1901 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA 70053

1 bed

1 bath

$985

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
925 Dolhonde Street, Unit Camellia 1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

925 Dolhonde Street, Unit Camellia 1

925 Dolhonde St, Gretna, LA 70053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1649 Gary Ln #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gretna

2 beds

1.5 baths

$999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1010 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Gretna, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gretna rental market.

How much is rent in Gretna?

The average rent in Gretna is $1,425 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gretna?

Average rent prices in Gretna have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Gretna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gretna is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gretna?

To comfortably afford rent in Gretna, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gretna?

December offers the best rental deals in Gretna, with prices running about 17% lower than the peak season in May.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).