Cheap Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA from $400 (22 Rentals)

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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. 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 Opelousas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meadows ApartmentsGardens 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 500sf downstairs1BR,1BA$695
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$695
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.1x11BR,1BA$765
Holly PlaceHPA11BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.10
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Bridgeway Apartments II2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.18
4111 Highway 31, Unit A4111 Highway 312BR,1BA$1.00
Mimosa Place Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.1x11BR,1BA$1.02
River Oaks Apartments1x1TH1BR,1BA$1.18
The Meadows ApartmentsButtercup 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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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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