Emerald Pointe
2700 Whitney Ave,
Harvey, LA 70058
$1,159 - $1,967 | Studio - 3 Beds
Gretna
Gretna, LA
Area Guide
Suburban enclave across from the Big Easy
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Historic
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Charming
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Affordable
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Located just across the Mississippi River from Uptown New Orleans, Gretna is a quaint suburb brimming with historic charm. Historic Downtown Gretna is one of Louisiana’s largest National Historic Register districts, contributing a sense of intrigue to an otherwise tranquil suburb. Among the many attractions in Old Gretna is the Louisiana Fire Museum, the Gretna Blacksmith Shop, and the German-American Cultural Center.
Gretna serves as a suburban refuge, with ample opportunities for shopping and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy access to numerous convenient shopping centers as well as the Mississippi River Trail, Mel Ott Park, and the nearby Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Quick access to the Crescent City Connection Bridge makes getting around from Gretna simple, especially for those commuting to New Orleans.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Gretna, LA is $664 for a studio, $979 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $1,430 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gretna has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$979/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$2,340/month
1,463 Sq Ft
Transportation
69
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades PK-5
357 Students
10
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
746 Students
7
William Hart Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
374 Students
7
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
694 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
417 Students
6
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 6-12
541 Students
9
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
4
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 6-8
234 Students
Rating Unavailable
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 6-12
541 Students
9
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Entergy IMAX Theatre
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Louisiana Children's Museum
- Audubon Insectarium
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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† 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.