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Elton, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elton, LA is a Studio unit found at 26 Hundred Residences in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood priced from $650. 600 Avenue J in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $689. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
26 Hundred ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$650
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$689
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$725
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
The Wilshire ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elton, LA and Nearby

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elton area is the $1.01 price per square foot Intrigue Model at West M Apartment Homes in the starting from $1,129. The second greatest value Elton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Le Jolliet starting at $874 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West M Apartment HomesIntrigue2BR,2BA$1.01
Le Jolliet3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
Cyrus Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.82
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.84
Pecan AcresImperial Dogwood2BR,1BA$0.99
The Wilshire ApartmentsThe Acadian1BR,1BA$1.17
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
CelesteCe11SPR1BR,1BA$1.18
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$1.08
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elton

What type of rentals are currently available in Elton?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Elton, LA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,500. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elton ranging from $625 to $3,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elton ranges from $625 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,294.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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