
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Port Barre, LA from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Bayou Shadows Apartment Homes

Chateau Lafayette Apartments

Whispering Oaks Apartments

Bell Downs Apartments

Lila Place

Holly Place

City Heights Steeplechase

Mimosa Place Apartments
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Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes

Landfair Complex

Pinewoods Apartments

Silver Creek Apartments

Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included

Eagle Run

French Colony

Landry Commons

Vermilion Lofts
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Maison Bocage

Brooke Pointe

Canterbury Square

Cheyenne Heights

The Reserve At Couret Farms

Gabriel Villa Apartments

Heatherwood Apartments - Luxury Senior Living

205 Rue Royale
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The Meadows Apartments

111 Dora St

Basswood

1002 La Pl Ave

603 E Leonard Ave

106 Doc Duhon St

Chateau Joli Apartments

157 Marie St

135 Castille St
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621 Mary Ann St

River Oaks Apartments

1032 N Railroad Ave

1037 Brown Dr

Summer Place Apartments

The Lofts at the Municipal

423 Sampson St

201 High Meadows Blvd

241 N Pine St
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2238 Ledoux Cir

810 Fairmont Ln

Riverside At Oakbourne Townhomes

110 Mona Edward St
Port Barre, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Port Barre?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barre Studio Apartments | $847 | $774 | $960 |
| Port Barre 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $690 | $1,532 |
| Port Barre 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $540 | $2,012 |
| Port Barre 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $530 | $2,309 |
| Port Barre 4 Bedroom Apartments | $717 | $631 | $826 |
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Cheapest Available Port Barre Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Port Barre, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Whispering Oaks Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $750. Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $777. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Port Barre apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Oaks Apartments | 1x1 (Plan A) | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $777 |
| City Heights Steeplechase | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Mimosa Place Apartments | Large One bedroom up stairs | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Silver Creek Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Landfair Complex | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included | Acadian - Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Holly Place | HPA1 | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Eagle Run | 2BR/1.5BA Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Chateau Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath II | 2BR,2BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Barre, LA and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port Barre 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 Port Barre apartment is the 2x2 Model at City Heights Steeplechase starting at $990 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Barre apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Place | HPC1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| City Heights Steeplechase | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Cheyenne Heights | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | Two bed One Full & 1 Half bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Eagle Run | 2BR/1.5BA Floor Plan | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Landfair Complex | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Chateau Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath II | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Lila Place | LPB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Maison Bocage | The Evangeline | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Barre Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Port Barre?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Port Barre is at Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included listed at $810.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Port Barre Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Port Barre Apartment is $750 at Whispering Oaks Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Port Barre Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Port Barre is starting from $800 at Landfair Complex.
What is the most affordable Port Barre Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Port Barre Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Holly Place and starts from $1,307.
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