Welcome to City-Data.com Forum!
U.S. CitiesCity-Data Forum Index
Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Louisiana > New Orleans
 [Register]
New Orleans New Orleans - Metairie - Kenner metro area
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
View detailed profile (Advanced) or search
site with Google Custom Search

Search Forums  (Advanced)
Reply Start New Thread
 
Old 09-23-2011, 01:20 PM
 
3 posts, read 18,983 times
Reputation: 10

Advertisements

I am moving to New Orleans and would like to know about the Gentilly area near SUNO. I would like to rent in the area of St. Bernard Ave, Robert E. Lee, Leon C Simon Dr. and Mirabeau Ave. Would need public transportation to get around to any area of New Orleans, Metarie, Kenner, French Quarter, etc. Can someone fill me in please? Would be looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house or newer apartment in a safe, secure area. Thanks!
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message

 
Old 09-23-2011, 02:30 PM
 
1,350 posts, read 2,302,790 times
Reputation: 960
No to Gentilly. Its very low lying, it has a good share of crime and there are few amenities out in that area.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-23-2011, 02:46 PM
 
Location: Metairie, LA
1,097 posts, read 2,343,684 times
Reputation: 1488
Gentilly is a nice suburban area within the city limits about 2 miles from the French Quarter. Its a lot of ranch houses with large lawns front and rear, and the prices are much cheaper than Lakeview and out in Metairie. As far as safety, you can't go wrong with anything between Gentilly Rd. and the lake. The only problem with Gentilly is that it has been slow to recover and there's not a lot of amenities in the area. There is at least one grocery and a few shops and restaurants, but the commerce is not nearly as dense as Lakeview, or Mid-City. Yes it is more low lying than the older, closer in neighborhoods, and that has a lot to to with the price difference.

There are 5 bus lines in the area that can get you downtown, but most of them are not that frequent (maybe every 90min during the week). It would be somewhat difficult to get out to Metarie/Kenner from Gentilly as it would require at least 2 RTA bus lines before you even boarded a Jefferson Parish bus. That alone could take you over an hour and a half.

Check out the RTA maps and schedules here. System Map If you're going to go without a car, I would definately recommend getting a bike to help you get around (if you're physically able) as there is a good bit of cycling infrastructure in the area.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-23-2011, 03:38 PM
 
Location: New Orleans, United States
4,230 posts, read 10,498,867 times
Reputation: 1444
My only complaint with Gentilly is the lack of amentities outside of drug stores and fast food. Canseco's, Winn-Dixie and Rouse's provide groceries for the area, but as far as food you're limited to McDonald's, Rally's, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Chick Fil-A, Burger King, Quizno's, Waffle House, Subway and whatever they are building on Elysian Fields. They do have a handful of sit down restaurants, but no entertainment or shopping that you can find in other parts of the city. I basically share rburnett's sentiments. The area is underrated.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-23-2011, 10:00 PM
 
3 posts, read 18,983 times
Reputation: 10
Thank you! May need a car after all. Amenities-nice to have nearby but maybe not necessary. I would have to come down and check it out.
Any ideas on who to contact for rentals in the area? I've contacted 2 places - property management company and realtor, no answer from either.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-29-2011, 12:37 PM
 
Location: Alexandria, VA - Kingstowne Subdivision
406 posts, read 626,199 times
Reputation: 405
I would definitely check out any area in New Orleans before you make a decision. Neighborhoods change like seasons in New Orleans. Each block should be investigated before you sign a lease.

What's your time period to find an apartment?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-29-2011, 08:31 PM
 
3 posts, read 18,983 times
Reputation: 10
I want to be there no later than July 1st, however, depends on whether or not I find employment. Currently with the federal gov't and hope to transfer - will begin serious search after January - so would make the move between March and end of June. Just checking things out now so I won't be too surprised when I begin to seriously search. My partner will be attending graduate school at SUNO, so really would like near that area - I don't mind commuting within 50 miles or so of that area, but want to keep him close to SUNO.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-30-2011, 11:24 AM
 
525 posts, read 900,749 times
Reputation: 420
Your best bet is uptown off magazine street in that area there are very nice rentals and accommodations. Usually the gentilly folks go there and commit crimes then go back home.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-30-2011, 12:14 PM
 
Location: New Orleans, United States
4,230 posts, read 10,498,867 times
Reputation: 1444
You'd probably have a better chance of being burglarized 2 blocks on either side of Magazine than you do in 80% of Gentilly and trust me when I say that downtown criminals are not what you have to worry about uptown.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 09-30-2011, 07:43 PM
 
Location: Destrehan, Louisiana
2,189 posts, read 7,058,577 times
Reputation: 3637
Quote:
Originally Posted by WestbankNOLA View Post
You'd probably have a better chance of being burglarized 2 blocks on either side of Magazine than you do in 80% of Gentilly and trust me when I say that downtown criminals are not what you have to worry about uptown.

Yep, NOLA has completely changed in the last few years.

Areas that I would never goon in now seem safe, and areas that I thought were safe I now find I have to watch my back.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.

Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.


Reply
Please update this thread with any new information or opinions. This open thread is still read by thousands of people, so we encourage all additional points of view.

Quick Reply
Message:


Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram


Over $104,000 in prizes was already given out to active posters on our forum and additional giveaways are planned!

Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Louisiana > New Orleans
Similar Threads

All times are GMT -6.

© 2005-2024, Advameg, Inc. · Please obey Forum Rules · Terms of Use and Privacy Policy · Bug Bounty

City-Data.com - Contact Us - Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 - Top