
Cheap Homes for Rent in Lafayette, LA from $700 (37 Rentals)
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105 Cadillac St

204 End

243 High Meadows Blvd

106 St Michael St

106 Hummingbird Ln

721 Celeste St

105 Ike B St

104 Mildred St

517 Chopin St
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3121 Johnston St

311 Short St

241 N Pine St

126 N Meyers Dr

4942 W Congress St

617 Lafayette St

201 S College Rd

109 Alex St

211 Versailles Blvd

316 Stevenson St
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201 High Meadows Blvd

1205 S Magnolia St

132 Woodrow St

132 Woodrow St

301 Devalcourt St

118 Wilkins St

305 General Mouton Ave

100 Winchester Dr

400 Evangeline Dr

900 Provost St

106 Richardson Ave

417 S Sterling St

717 Cedar Crest Ct

1318 Dulles Dr

125 Rural St

305 Ella St

401 River Rd
Lafayette, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lafayette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lafayette 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,322 | $750 | $2,600 |
Lafayette 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,797 | $920 | $3,200 |
Lafayette 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,564 | $1,150 | $3,800 |
Lafayette 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lafayette, LA
Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025Current apartment rentals in the Lafayette, LA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lafayette Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Lafayette | $1,190 | $485 | 63 |
North Lafayette Parish | $1,816 | $485 | 397 |
Central Lafayette Parish | $2,100 | $485 | 416 |
Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lafayette, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Meadows Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $650. Whispering Oaks Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Meadows Apartments | Gardens 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Whispering Oaks Apartments | 1x1 500sf upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included | Acadian - Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Bayou Shadows Apartment Homes | Efficiency w/Patio 527Sq.Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Acadian Point Apartments | A1 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $704 |
Garden Heights Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Stonegate Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Bridgeway Apartments II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, LA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette area is the $1.04 price per square foot B4 Model at The Highlands Lafayette in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Lafayette 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 Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Highlands Lafayette | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Brooke Pointe | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Maison Bocage Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Park Place Apartments | 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
Brookwood (Patriot Point of Lafayette) | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Gallery Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Mimosa Place Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
The Meadows Apartments | Buttercup 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Acadian Point Apartments | A1 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette
What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette?
There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, LA with pricing that ranges from $485 to $3,650. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette ranging from $700 to $3,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lafayette?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lafayette ranges from $700 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,959.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.