
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carencro, LA from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Bridgeway Apartments II

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Bell Downs Apartments

Lila Place

Eagle Run

City Heights Steeplechase

Mimosa Place Apartments

Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes

Landfair Complex
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Pinewoods Apartments

Silver Creek Apartments

Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included

304 Loire Ave, Unit A-D, Unit A-D

Chateau Lafayette Apartments

French Colony

Lux of Lafayette

Landry Commons

Vermilion Lofts

Bottle Art Lofts
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Maison Bocage

Brooke Pointe

Canterbury Square

Holly Place

Whispering Oaks Apartments

The Monroe

The Reserve At Couret Farms

The Meadows Apartments

119 Delories St

111 Dora St
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Basswood

1002 La Pl Ave

La Bonnie Vie Apartments

1030 9th St

402 Lamar St

1140 Madeline Ave

1000 E Simcoe St

106 Doc Duhon St

125 Nancy Ln

127 Nancy Ln
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111 Sternberg Dr

River Oaks Apartments

Summer Place Apartments

The Lofts at the Municipal

201 High Meadows Blvd

1002 E Simcoe St

423 Sampson St

Cheyenne Heights

241 N Pine St

311 Hobson St
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Carencro, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carencro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro Studio Apartments | $875 | $810 | $960 |
| Carencro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,024 | $690 | $1,544 |
| Carencro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $540 | $2,012 |
| Carencro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $530 | $2,306 |
| Carencro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $717 | $631 | $826 |
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Cheapest Available Carencro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carencro, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Run in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $765. City Heights Steeplechase in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carencro apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Run | 1BR Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| City Heights Steeplechase | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Mimosa Place Apartments | Large One bedroom up stairs | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Landfair Complex | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Silver Creek Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included | Acadian - Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Chateau Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath II | 2BR,2BA | $825 |
| Lila Place | LPB1 | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| French Colony | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carencro, LA
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carencro area is the $1.14 price per square foot HPC1 Model at Holly Place in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Carencro apartment is the 2x2 (Plan F) Model at Whispering Oaks Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carencro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Place | HPC1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Whispering Oaks Apartments | 2x2 (Plan F) | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | Two bed One Full & 1 Half bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Landfair Complex | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Chateau Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath II | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Lux of Lafayette | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Lila Place | LPB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Maison Bocage | The Evangeline | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| City Heights Steeplechase | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Silver Creek Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carencro Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carencro?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carencro is at Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included listed at $810.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carencro Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carencro Apartment is $765 at Eagle Run.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carencro Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carencro is starting from $800 at Landfair Complex.
What is the most affordable Carencro Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carencro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Run and starts from $1,020.
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