Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, IN from $400 (53 Rentals)
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Stonecrest Apartments

912 Roberts St

718 Brown St
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1735 Everett St

800-806 N 8th St

Downtown Lafayette Living!

620-622 S 10th St

Where Comfort Meets Value

Historic Downtown Apartments II
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822 N 7th St

521 S 9th St

1117 S 4th St

Vantage Pointe Apartments

514-516 N 9th St
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Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lafayette Studio Apartments | $1,469 | $625 | $1,775 |
Downtown Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $595 | $9,999 |
Downtown Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $800 | $9,999 |
Downtown Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $1,075 | $2,400 |
Downtown Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $1,025 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, IN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lafayette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lafayette area of Lafayette, IN is a Studio unit found at Stonecrest Apartments priced from $625. Wall Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lafayette apartments for rent in Lafayette, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stonecrest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Wall Street | Wall Street - Unit 1 ** Short Term Lease ** | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
800-806 N 8th / 718 Union | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Downtown Lafayette Living! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Downtown Lafayette Living! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, IN
As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2115 Main St Model at 2115 Main St, Unit 2115 in the in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the 320 Brown St Model at 320 Brown St, Unit 407 starting at $1,200 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2115 Main St, Unit 2115 | 2115 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
320 Brown St, Unit 407 | 320 Brown St | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
502-524 S 15th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
1513 Alabama St, Unit 2 | 1513 Alabama St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Union Apartments | Union St. - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
900 N 10th St, Unit 900 | 900 N 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Where Comfort Meets Value | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
1102 N 10th St, Unit 4 | 1102 N 10th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.05 |
624 New York St, Unit A | 624 New York St | Studio ,1BA | $1.10 |
703 S 4th St, Unit 1 | 703 S 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Lafayette, Lafayette, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood in Lafayette, IN
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lafayette Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lafayette is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lafayette is Wall Street which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Downtown Lafayette costs $5,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lafayette?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 374 regular apartments in Downtown Lafayette that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Lafayette have an average cost of $1,195 which is $4,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lafayette.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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