
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Elton, LA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Prosper Northgate

600 Avenue J

Magnolia Heights

La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

26 Hundred Residences

Le Jolliet

Vineyards at Iowa

The Reserve at Power Place
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The Halston Apartments

Haltere at Lake Charles

ERDACE APARTMENTS

Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted

407 Park Ave

Gabriel Villa Apartments

Heatherwood Apartments - Luxury Senior Living

507 3rd St

1835 S Lake Arthur Ave
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Laurel Oak Village

206 Section Ave

705 6th St

703 6th St

1855 Marshall Frank Dr

1901 Marshall Frank Dr

915 N Blake St

2701 Cline St

Bayberry
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316 Kirkman St

Chandler

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

2709 Cline St

Celeste

Satsuma Village

709 Pryce St

1849 Marshall Frank Dr

1844 Marshall Frank Dr
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13780 Vidalia Rd

806 W D St

1850 Marshall Frank Dr

820 Raymond St

2233 Lilly St

14590 US-165

Dogwood Apartments

Chateau Joli Apartments

2465 Hwy 397
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1032 N Railroad Ave

101 E White St

707 Division St
Elton, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $700 | $7,500 |
| Elton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $625 | $2,053 |
| Elton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $749 | $2,475 |
| Elton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $830 | $3,177 |
| Elton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $1,021 | $2,048 |
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Cheapest Available Elton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elton, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood priced from $702. Laurel Oak Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| Laurel Oak Village | lo11C | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Satsuma Village | SA11UPPR | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Celeste | Ce11CC | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Prosper Northgate | NG 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Vineyards at Iowa | 1 BR Unit | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Reserve at Power Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elton, LA and Nearby
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elton area is the $0.89 price per square foot Office/Storage Space Model at Muller's Lofts in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Elton apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted starting at $1,043 with a $0.95 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muller's Lofts | Office/Storage Space | Studio , | $0.89 |
| Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| 2200 Bancroft St | 2 Bed Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ Community | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Vineyards at Iowa | 1 BR Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Prosper Northgate | NG 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Peaks of Opelousas - Senior Housing Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Laurel Oak Village | lo11C | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elton Apartment is $702 at Magnolia Heights.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elton is starting from $775 at Prosper Northgate.
What is the most affordable Elton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prosper Northgate and starts from $895.
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