Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood of Lafayette, LA from $595 (70 Rentals)

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property at 800 Fox Run Ave
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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800 Fox Run Ave, Unit 4

800 Fox Run Ave
LafayetteLA70508
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property at 107 Guillot Rd
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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107 Guillot Rd, Unit Guillott

107 Guillot Rd
YoungsvilleLA70592
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property at 1301 St John St
$900 - $1,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1301 St John St

LafayetteLA70506

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property at 213 Bendel Rd
$1,000 - $1,200
1 Bedroom Rentals
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213 Bendel Rd

LafayetteLA70503
property at 206 Challenger St
$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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206 Challenger St, Unit Apt A

206 Challenger St
LafayetteLA70506
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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 610 Delhomme priced from $715. River Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Central Lafayette Parish apartments for rent in Lafayette, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
610 Delhomme1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom|1 Bath1BR,1BA$745
Acadian Crossing / Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Lila PlaceLPA11BR,1BA$757
Landfair Complex2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$775
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$775
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$780
Patriot Point of Lafayette2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Lafayette Parish area is the $0.55 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Beau Maison Estates in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Central Lafayette Parish apartment is the Vermillion Model at Cottage Landing starting at $800 with a $0.51 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.
Beau Maison Estates2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.55
Cottage LandingVermillion3BR,3BA$0.51
The Commons at Ridge and Loop3x23BR,2BA$1.00
The Highlands LafayetteB12BR,2BA$0.90
Brooke Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
101 Belgium St, Unit AD101 Belgium St2BR,1.5BA$0.76
The QuartersB3 Floor Plan (Dauphine)2BR,2BA$0.88
Landfair Complex2/12BR,1BA$0.92
Mimosa Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom|1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03

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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 218 Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $509 to $3,650. There are also 246 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Lafayette Parish ranging from $595 to $5,000.

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 $595 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,818.

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 $509 to $2,442, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $611.

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