Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood of Lafayette, LA from $500 (80 Rentals)

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LafayetteLA70508

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Central Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Lafayette Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Lafayette Parish area of Lafayette, LA is a Studio unit found at Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included priced from $695. Chateau Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Central Lafayette Parish apartments for rent in Lafayette, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$695
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$700
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 500sf downstairs1BR,1BA$725
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$757
Stonegate Apartments1x11BR,1BA$760
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$794
Holly PlaceHPA11BR,1BA$795
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$800
Brookwood (Patriot Point of Lafayette)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Lafayette Parish area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Maison Bocage Apartments in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Central Lafayette Parish apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Brooke Pointe starting at $1,250 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Lafayette Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maison Bocage Apartments3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.91
Brooke Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.10
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Park Place Apartments2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Brookwood (Patriot Point of Lafayette)3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.04
Elora PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.15
Gallery Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - Plan C2BR,2BA$1.04
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$0.93
Stonegate Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, LA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Lafayette, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood in Lafayette, LA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 Central Lafayette Parish Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Lafayette Parish?

The cheapest apartment in Central Lafayette Parish is Whispering Oaks Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Central Lafayette Parish costs $2,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Lafayette Parish?

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 31 regular apartments in Central Lafayette Parish 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 Central Lafayette Parish?

Cheap apartments in Central Lafayette Parish have an average cost of $143 which is $2,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Lafayette Parish.

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