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Opelousas Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Opelousas Point

1407 Garland AveOpelousas, LA 70570
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property at 1434 Duson Ave

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1434 Duson Ave

OpelousasLA70570

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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

200 High Meadows BlvdLafayette, LA 70507
Corporate Housing
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Basswood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Basswood

2820 Louisiana AveLafayette, LA 70501
Corporate Housing

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Opelousas, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Opelousas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Opelousas, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Oaks Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $745. Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Opelousas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom|1 Bath1BR,1BA$745
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Lila PlaceLPA11BR,1BA$757
Landfair Complex2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$775
Eagle Run1BR Floor Plan1BR,1BA$805
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$825
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$825
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$842
Mimosa Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Maison BocageThe Evangeline1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Opelousas area is the $0.51 price per square foot Vermillion Model at Cottage Landing in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Opelousas apartment is the D2 Floor Plan (Toulouse) Model at The Quarters starting at $661 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Opelousas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottage LandingVermillion3BR,3BA$0.51
The QuartersD2 Floor Plan (Toulouse)4BR,4BA$0.43
Peaks of Opelousas - Senior Housing CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
French Colony2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Pinewoods ApartmentsTwo bed One Full & 1 Half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Landfair Complex2/12BR,1BA$0.92
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 (Plan D)2BR,2BA$1.06
Theater Street ApartmentsB2 Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.90
Mimosa Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom|1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Opelousas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Opelousas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Opelousas is at Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Opelousas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Opelousas Apartment is $745 at River Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Opelousas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Opelousas is starting from $775 at Landfair Complex.

What is the most affordable Opelousas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Opelousas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Run and starts from $1,020.

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