Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood of Lafayette, LA from $400 (68 Rentals)

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Fairway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Apartments

156 Verona DrLafayette, LA 70507
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Villa's at Angel Point
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa's at Angel Point

323 Patterson StLafayette, LA 70501
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Village Dulac Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Dulac Apartments

1404 Carmel DrLafayette, LA 70501
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Uptown Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Lofts

519 S Pierce StLafayette, LA 70501
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Central Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Lafayette Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Lafayette Parish area of Lafayette, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Evangeline Elderly Apartments priced from $550. The Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Central Lafayette Parish apartments for rent in Lafayette, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evangeline Elderly ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$550
The Meadows ApartmentsGardens 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 500sf upstairs1BR,1BA$695
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$695
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$700
Acadian Point ApartmentsA1 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$704
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.1x11BR,1BA$765
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$768

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Lafayette Parish area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Maison Bocage Apartments in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Central Lafayette Parish apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Brooke Pointe starting at $1,250 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Lafayette Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maison Bocage Apartments3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.91
Brooke Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Stonegate Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.93
Park Place Apartments2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Brookwood (Patriot Point of Lafayette)3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.04
Pinewoods ApartmentsTwo bed One Full & 1 Half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Gallery Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - Plan C2BR,2BA$1.04
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$0.93
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.1x11BR,1BA$1.02
The Meadows ApartmentsButtercup 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, LA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Lafayette, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood in Lafayette, LA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Lafayette Parish Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Lafayette Parish?

The cheapest apartment in Central Lafayette Parish is Evangeline Elderly Apartments which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Central Lafayette Parish costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Lafayette Parish?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Central Lafayette Parish that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Lafayette Parish?

Cheap apartments in Central Lafayette Parish have an average cost of $138 which is $1,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Lafayette Parish.

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