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Cheapest Available Sunset Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunset, 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 Sunset 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
Bayou Shadows Apartment HomesEfficiency w/Patio 527Sq.Ft.1BR,1BA$700
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.1x11BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset, LA and Nearby

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset 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 Sunset apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Riverside At Oakbourne Townhomes starting at $1,245 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brooke Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Maison Bocage Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Mimosa Place Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.1x11BR,1BA$1.02
Holly PlaceHPA11BR,1BA$1.17
River Oaks Apartments1x1TH1BR,1BA$1.18
Bridgeway Apartments II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
The Meadows ApartmentsButtercup 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunset?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Sunset, LA with pricing that ranges from $485 to $2,470. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunset ranging from $700 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sunset?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sunset ranges from $700 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,479.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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