Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish Neighborhood of Lafayette, LA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 214 St Thomas St

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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214 St Thomas St, Unit Apt A

214 St Thomas St
LafayetteLA70506

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property at 800 N St Antoine St

$900

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$900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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800 N St Antoine St

LafayetteLA70501

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property at 220 Doucet Rd

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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220 Doucet Rd, Unit 240-E

220 Doucet Rd
LafayetteLA70503

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property at 220 Doucet Rd

$1,000 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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220 Doucet Rd

LafayetteLA70503

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property at 701 S College Rd

$1,275

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$1,275
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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

701 S College Rd, Unit 116

701 S College Rd
LafayetteLA70503
property at 2419 Robley Dr

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2419 Robley Dr

LafayetteLA70503

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 (Plan A)1BR,1BA$750
Eagle Run1BR Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$775
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$780
Mimosa Place ApartmentsLarge One bedroom up stairs1BR,1BA$795
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Lafayette Parish area is the $0.64 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Loop Commons in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Central Lafayette Parish apartment is the 2x2 Model at Stonegate Apartments starting at $925 with a $0.84 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.
Loop Commons2x22BR,2BA$0.64
Stonegate Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.84
101 Belgium St, Unit AD101 Belgium St2BR,1.5BA$0.76
Patriot Point of Lafayette3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.06
Cheyenne HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.06
Pinewoods ApartmentsTwo bed One Full & 1 Half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath II2BR,2BA$0.97
406 Silkwood St, Unit D406 Silkwood St2BR,1BA$1.06
Lila PlaceLPB12BR,1BA$1.10
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$1.04

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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 193 Apartments for Rent in Central Lafayette Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $530 to $3,650. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Lafayette Parish ranging from $600 to $5,750.

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 $600 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,956.

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 $530 to $2,555, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $631.

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