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Nathan Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nathan Village

118 N Hilton StWest Monroe, LA 71291

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Riverbend
3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend

300 Riverbend DrAlexandria, LA 71302
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Rapides Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Rapides Homes

1306 Autumn Orchard LoopAlexandria, LA 71303
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Jena, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jena, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Covington II priced from $550. Tanglewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Covington II1x1Covington II1BR,1BA$550
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$730
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$775
Murray Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Parkwood Townhomes and ApartmentsApartments2BR,1BA$795
Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$810
Westbrook Villa2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$832
Walden Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Hermitage Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jena, LA and Nearby

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jena area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Down Model at Beau Terre in the starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Jena apartment is the The Magnolia Model at Pecan Grove starting at $990 with a $0.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beau Terre2x2 Down2BR,2BA$1.00
Pecan GroveThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$0.97
Walden Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.85
Parkwood Townhomes and ApartmentsApartments2BR,1BA$0.80
Shadow Glen2 Bedroom/1 1/2 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$0.81
Westbrook Villa2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Murray Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA TH1BR,1BA$1.06
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04

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Getting Around Jena, LA

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31 / 100

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Bike Score®

29 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jena Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jena Apartment is $550 at Covington II.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jena is starting from $725 at Covington II.

What is the most affordable Jena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westbrook Villa and starts from $932.

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