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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lafayette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lafayette Studio Apartments | $946 | $550 | $1,302 |
Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $650 | $2,850 |
Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $540 | $3,650 |
Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $583 | $3,539 |
Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $759 | $651 | $882 |
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Lafayette, LAPopulation: 126,143
Ranked #219
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Lafayette, LA
Milton Elementary School
L.J. Alleman Middle School
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Getting Around Lafayette, LA
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lafayette?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lafayette is under $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette?
The cheapest apartment in Lafayette is Gallery Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Lafayette costs $1,546.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 224 regular apartments in 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 Lafayette?
Cheap apartments in Lafayette have an average cost of $360 which is $1,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette.
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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