Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood of Lafayette, LA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Chateau Lafayette Apartments priced from $700. Gallery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Central Lafayette Parish apartments for rent in Lafayette, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$700
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$725
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 500sf downstairs1BR,1BA$725
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$757
Acadian Point ApartmentsA1 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$779
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$800
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$810
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Lafayette Parish area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Brooke Pointe in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Central Lafayette Parish apartment is the 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 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 Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Park Place Apartments3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.08
Bayou Shadows Apartment Homes2br2ba 1166 Sq.Ft.2BR,2BA$1.09
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.10
Arbours at LafayetteTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.89
Willow Park2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.82
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
124 Hummingbird Ln, Unit D124 Hummingbird Ln2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$0.93
Maison Bocage Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18

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Central Lafayette Parish, Lafayette, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Lafayette Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Lafayette Parish?

There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,650. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Lafayette Parish ranging from $550 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Lafayette Parish?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Lafayette Parish ranges from $550 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,228.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Lafayette Parish?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Lafayette Parish range from $583 to $3,480, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $775 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $651.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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