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property at 229 Reggie Rd

$500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

229 Reggie Rd

DusonLA70529

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property at 906 Center St

$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

906 Center St

LafayetteLA70501

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Cheapest Available Lafayette Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lafayette Parish, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Patriot Point of Lafayette (FKA Brookwood) in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $695. Gallery Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lafayette Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Point of Lafayette (FKA Brookwood)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$699
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 (Plan A)1BR,1BA$750
Eagle Run1BR Floor Plan1BR,1BA$750
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Theater Street ApartmentsB3UF Floor Plan2BR,2BA$780
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$800
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Parish, LA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 Lafayette Parish apartment is the UNFURNISHED 2BR/2BA Model at Guidry Row Apartment Homes starting at $1,200 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brooke Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Guidry Row Apartment HomesUNFURNISHED 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Canterbury Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Holly PlaceHPB22BR,1BA$0.93
Cheyenne HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.06
Acadian Point ApartmentsB1 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.10
104 Stanford Dr, Unit 104 Stanford Dr Apt C104 Stanford Dr2BR,1BA$0.91
Stonegate Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.06
Lila PlaceLPB12BR,1BA$1.10
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette Parish?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,650. There are also 204 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette Parish ranging from $500 to $5,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lafayette Parish ranges from $500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,519.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lafayette Parish range from $530 to $2,329, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $985 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $621.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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