Cheap Homes for Rent in Lafayette, LA from $600 (44 Rentals)

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property at 715 Harding St

$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 Harding St, Unit 5, Unit 5

715 Harding St
LafayetteLA70503

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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
property at 3121 Johnston St

$925

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$925
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3121 Johnston St, Unit 227, Unit 227

3121 Johnston St
LafayetteLA70503
property at 413 Mary St

$925

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$925
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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413 Mary St

BroussardLA70518

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property at 107 S College Rd

$1,000

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

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107 S College Rd, Unit B, Unit B

107 S College Rd
LafayetteLA70503

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Lafayette, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lafayette, LA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lafayette, LA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lafayette Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Lafayette$2,500$8257
Central Lafayette Parish$4,000$625168
North Lafayette Parish$4,000$600157

Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lafayette, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Whispering Oaks Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $750. Eagle Run in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent:

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
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$777
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$780
Patriot Point of Lafayette2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$785
Mimosa Place ApartmentsLarge One bedroom up stairs1BR,1BA$795
The Arts Apartments At Broussard CrossingA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, LA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette 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 Lafayette apartment is the 101 Belgium St Model at 101 Belgium St, Unit AD starting at $795 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loop Commons2x22BR,2BA$0.64
101 Belgium St, Unit AD101 Belgium St2BR,1.5BA$0.76
Patriot Point of Lafayette3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.06
Greystone ApartmentsCambria2BR,1BA$1.07
Cheyenne HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.06
Pinewoods ApartmentsTwo bed One Full & 1 Half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Eagle Run2BR/1.5BA Floor Plan2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Landfair Complex2/12BR,1BA$0.92
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath II2BR,2BA$0.97
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$1.04

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette?

There are currently 185 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, LA with pricing that ranges from $530 to $3,650. There are also 179 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette ranging from $625 to $5,750.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lafayette ranges from $625 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,098.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lafayette range from $530 to $2,442, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $631.

Expert Rental Resources

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