Cheap Homes for Rent in Lafayette Parish, LA from $600 (58 Rentals)

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property at 413 Mary St

$890

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$890

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$890

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

413 Mary St

BroussardLA70518

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property at 547 E Pont Des Mouton Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

547 E Pont Des Mouton Rd

LafayetteLA70507
property at 220 Doucet Rd

$1,150 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

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

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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 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 Parish 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
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$775
Patriot Point of Lafayette2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$785
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$795
Mimosa Place ApartmentsLarge One bedroom up stairs1BR,1BA$795
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Parish, LA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Parish area is the $1.10 price per square foot HPC1 Model at Holly Place in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,269. The second greatest value Lafayette Parish apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Canterbury Square starting at $1,050 with a $1.00 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.
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.10
Canterbury Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
The Plantation at Lafayette2 Bed 2 Bath (B1)2BR,2BA$1.14
Acadian Point ApartmentsB2 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.11
Patriot Point of Lafayette3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.06
Greystone ApartmentsCambria2BR,1BA$1.13
Cheyenne HeightsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.06
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath II2BR,2BA$0.97
Lux of Lafayette2x12BR,1BA$1.13
128 N Meyers Dr, Unit B128 N Meyers Dr1BR,1BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette Parish?

There are currently 200 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $530 to $3,650. There are also 224 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette Parish ranging from $600 to $5,750.

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 $600 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,913.

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 $2,569, 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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