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Summer Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place Apartments

1901 Eraste Landry RdLafayette, LA 70506
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Cheyenne Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheyenne Heights

100 Cheyenne DrScott, LA 70583
Student Housing

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Cheapest Available Iota Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Iota, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $721. Gallery Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Iota apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$721
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$775
Prosper NorthgateNG 2x12BR,1BA$775
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$780
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$825
Patriot Point of Lafayette2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Peppertree Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-598 sqft1BR,1BA$835
Lux of Lafayette1x11BR,1BA$850
Greystone ApartmentsThe Vista1BR,1BA$860
Willow GardensA11BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iota, LA and Nearby

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Iota area is the $0.64 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Loop Commons in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Iota 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 Iota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loop Commons2x22BR,2BA$0.64
Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.95
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 (Plan F)2BR,2BA$1.00
Stonegate Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.93
French Colony2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Patriot Point of Lafayette3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.06
Pinewoods ApartmentsTwo bed One Full & 1 Half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Theater Street ApartmentsB1 Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.01
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$1.04
Peaks of Opelousas - Senior Housing CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Iota Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Iota Apartment is $721 at Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Iota is starting from $775 at Prosper Northgate.

What is the most affordable Iota Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Iota Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Patriot Point of Lafayette and starts from $965.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.