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Fairway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Apartments

156 Verona DrLafayette, LA 70507
  • Utilities Included

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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 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Run priced from $750. Stonegate Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Central Lafayette Parish apartments for rent in Lafayette, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Run1BR Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Stonegate Apartments1x11BR,1BA$760
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$775
Theater Street ApartmentsB3UF Floor Plan2BR,2BA$780
Acadian Point ApartmentsA1 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$784
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$795
Lux of Lafayette1x11BR,1BA$799
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$800
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - Studio - ACCStudio,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Lafayette Parish area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Brooke Pointe in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,081. The second greatest value Central Lafayette Parish apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Maison Bocage Apartments starting at $1,121 with a $1.07 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.
Brooke Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Maison Bocage Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.07
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 950sf downstairs2BR,2BA$0.98
Garden Heights ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Cheyenne HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.06
Elora PlaceOne Bedroom (a)1BR,1BA$1.14
Canterbury Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
River Oaks Apartments1x1TH1BR,1BA$1.18
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Stonegate Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.15

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Central Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, LA

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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 a cheap apartment in Central Lafayette Parish?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Lafayette Parish is under $810.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Lafayette Parish is Patriot Point of Lafayette (FKA Brookwood) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Lafayette Parish costs $1,750.

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 121 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 $396 which is $1,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Lafayette Parish.

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