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Cheapest Available Lafayette Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lafayette Parish, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Chateau Lafayette Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $700. Gallery Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lafayette Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$700
Gallery Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan E1BR,1BA$725
Garden Heights ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Basswood1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$750
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$753
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$757
Holly PlaceHPA11BR,1BA$795
Bridgeway Apartments II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$798
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 August 14, 2025 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 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 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
Park Place Apartments3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.08
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.10
La Veranda at Polly Lane2BR 2BA (1135 SF)2BR,2BA$1.17
Willow Park2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.82
Willow Gardens ApartmentsB3 - Townhouse2BR,2BA$0.87
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 850sf downstairs2BR,2BA$1.09
Chateau Lafayette Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath I2BR,2BA$0.93
Bridgeway Apartments II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette Parish?

There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $540 to $3,650. There are also 214 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette Parish ranging from $550 to $5,800.

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 $550 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,881.

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 $583 to $3,539, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $651.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.