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1901 Eraste Landry RdLafayette, LA 70506
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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 Studio unit found at Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $695. Basswood 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 Opelousas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$695
Basswood1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$750
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$757
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$800
Bridgeway Apartments II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846
Eagle Run1BR Floor Plan1BR,1BA$848
River Oaks Apartments1x1TH1BR,1BA$850
Bayou Shadows Apartment Homes1br1ba 753Sq.Ft.1BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA and Nearby

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Opelousas 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 Opelousas apartment is the HPC1 Model at Holly Place starting at $1,269 with a $1.10 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.
Brooke Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Holly PlaceHPC13BR,2BA$1.10
French Colony2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
4111 Highway 31, Unit A4111 Highway 312BR,1BA$1.00
Waterhouse & Village StationWaterhouse A - 1x11BR,1BA$1.24
River Oaks Apartments1x1TH1BR,1BA$1.18
Bridgeway Apartments II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Pinewoods ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Lila PlaceLPA21BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Opelousas Apartments

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 $875 at Lila Place.

What is the most affordable Opelousas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Opelousas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Basswood and starts from $1,075.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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