Destrehan

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Destrehan, LA

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A secluded Southern locale minutes from NOLA

Suburban Rural Great Location River Quiet

Nestled along the Mississippi River and filled with drooping willow trees, Destrehan is a laid-back Deep South suburb just minutes from New Orleans. Perfect for renters who value seclusion and quiet, Destrehan offers charming apartments, townhomes, and houses separated by large open fields. Apart from great schools and a few restaurants, Destrehan is predominately residential, but Interstate 310 and U.S. Highway 61 make traveling to neighboring communities and New Orleans easy. The French Quarter is only 30 minutes away while the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is only 20 minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Destrehan, LA is $935 for one bedroom, and $1,222 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Destrehan has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$935/month
650 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

427 Students

7
out of 10

New Sarpy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

426 Students

Rating Unavailable

Harry M. Hurst Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

760 Students

6
out of 10

Destrehan High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,482 Students

8
out of 10

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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 February 2025.