Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Gretna, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Gretna

$1,462/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gretna is $1,462 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $463 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gretna

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 13% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,179, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Gretna run $960 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,210.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

No Change

225%

1 bedroom

$997

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,235

8%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

225%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,235

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

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$1,462
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gretna, LA is 15% lower than the median rent in Belle Chasse, LA.

Discover rentals in Gretna, LA

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

$960–$1,235

Apartment for rent

1536 Stumpf Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

Beautifully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment

1536 Stumpf Blvd, Gretna, LA 70053

2 beds

1 bath

$1,049

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

2112 Lafayette St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gretna

Apartment for rent

230 9th Str Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gretna

House for rent

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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 $1,462 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gretna?

Average rent prices in Gretna have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Gretna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gretna is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $463 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 $58,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Belle Chasse