Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palmetto, LA from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Palmetto Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meadows ApartmentsGardens 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 500sf upstairs1BR,1BA$695
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$695
Basswood1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$750
City Heights Steeplechase (C.H.A.M.)1x11BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmetto, LA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.09
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Pinewoods ApartmentsTwo bed One Full & 1 Half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$1.03
City Heights Steeplechase (C.H.A.M.)1x11BR,1BA$1.02
Canterbury Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
River Oaks Apartments1x1TH1BR,1BA$1.18
The Meadows ApartmentsButtercup 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmetto Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Palmetto?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Palmetto is at Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included listed at $695.

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Palmetto Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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