St. Gabriel, LA

164 Apartments for Rent

"Well, you get down the fiddle and you get down the bow / Kick off your shoes and you throw 'em on the floor / Dance in the kitchen 'til the morning light, / Louisiana Saturday night!" -- "Louisiana Saturday Night" by Don Williams

St. Gabriel is part of Iberville County located in central Louisiana. This area was settled in 1767 by Acadian exiles and is now a buzzing city. There are some great places to live in St Gabriel, and new businesses are arriving all the time. The location near Baton Rouge provides convenient access to Louisiana State University.

Moving to St. Gabriel

If you are thinking of a move to St. Gabriel, you'll find all kinds of houses here -- from apartments to condos and large homes. The city council is continually developing the area and is very proud of the new sewage system in St. Gabriel. There are values here of hard work and excellence. You'll find details for residence permits and buildings on the city council website. If you need help with a move, there are storage facilities and removal companies in and around St. Gabriel.

Neighborhoods

When looking for a home to rent, condo rentals and rental apartments in St. Gabriel, you'll find lots of great neighborhoods with many housing options. Here are some of the best.

Sunshine: This neighborhood was once called Forlorn Hope, but luckily the name change appeals to many people buying a home here. This neighborhood is to the north of St. Gabriel and is known for the sunshine variety of vetiver used as an insect repellent. You'll find a variety of housing for rent and larger places to buy, and many places lie along the Mississippi River, which runs through this area.

Carville: This neighborhood in St. Gabriel has some great homes for sale and has a major attraction in the area: The National Hansen's Disease Museum.

Prairieville: This neighborhood has a lot of medium-size homes with most houses being built between 1970-1999. There are some great neighborhood cafes and shops.

Plaquemine: Plaquemine is on the opposite side of the Mississippi River from Sunshine and has some large- and medium-size homes. You can find condos for rent here, too, and it is a popular place to live. Fort Jackson is a historic site here.

Living in St Gabriel

St. Gabriel is a small city on the outskirts of Baton Rouge. If you live here, you'll find lower crime rates and some good facilities in town. There's a good health center and library here, as well as some great shops. When you live in St. Gabriel, you'll have the Mississippi right in your neighborhood -- and that means water sports and stunning scenery. There are museums, too, as the history in this area is fascinating. You can get adverse weather conditions here also, but the sense of community is remarkable. With Louisiana State University close by and excellent transportation links, you will find a lot of things going on from community groups to arts programs. Before long, you'll meet the neighbors and be part of this wonderful city. Discover St. Gabriel today by checking out the lovely places to live throughout the city. Once you're done discovering, stop by Cracker Barrel, Big Jakes BBQ or Kelley's Cajun Seafood to get a taste of Louisiana.