Cheap Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Opelousas Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Opelousas Point

1407 Garland AveOpelousas, LA 70570
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property at 133 Briley Ave

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133 Briley Ave

OpelousasLA70570
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Bridgeway Apartments II
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$598 - $1,400
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Bridgeway Apartments II

411 Dulles DrLafayette, LA 70506
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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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River Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

2509 Johnston StLafayette, LA 70503
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Summer Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place Apartments

1901 Eraste Landry RdLafayette, LA 70506
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Cheyenne Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheyenne Heights

100 Cheyenne DrScott, LA 70583
Student Housing

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Opelousas, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Opelousas Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Opelousas, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lila Place in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $757. Eagle Run in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Opelousas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lila PlaceLPA11BR,1BA$757
Eagle Run1BR Floor Plan1BR,1BA$765
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$780
Mimosa Place ApartmentsLarge One bedroom up stairs1BR,1BA$795
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Landfair Complex2/12BR,1BA$800
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$810
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$825
Lux of Lafayette1x11BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA and Nearby

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Opelousas area is the $1.14 price per square foot HPC1 Model at Holly Place in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Opelousas apartment is the 2x2 (Plan F) Model at Whispering Oaks Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.00 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.
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.14
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 (Plan F)2BR,2BA$1.00
Pinewoods ApartmentsTwo bed One Full & 1 Half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Landfair Complex2/12BR,1BA$0.92
Theater Street ApartmentsB1 Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.94
City Heights Steeplechase1x11BR,1BA$1.04
Maison BocageThe Evangeline1BR,1BA$1.20
Peaks of Opelousas - Senior Housing CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $810.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Opelousas Apartment is $757 at Lila Place.

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 $800 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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