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Opelousas, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Opelousas Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Opelousas, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Meadows Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $650. Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Opelousas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meadows ApartmentsGardens 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$695
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 500sf downstairs1BR,1BA$725
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$757
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$757

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Opelousas area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Brooke Pointe in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Opelousas apartment is the HPC1 Model at Holly Place starting at $1,269 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Opelousas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brooke Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.10
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Maison Bocage Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.05
4111 Highway 31, Unit A4111 Highway 312BR,1BA$1.00
River Oaks Apartments1x1TH1BR,1BA$1.18
The Meadows ApartmentsButtercup 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Mimosa Place ApartmentsLarge One bedroom upstairs June 10th1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Opelousas Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Opelousas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Opelousas Apartment is $650 at The Meadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Opelousas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Opelousas is starting from $700 at The Meadows Apartments.

What is the most affordable Opelousas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Opelousas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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