Cheap Homes for Rent in Rapides Parish, LA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Rapides Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rapides Parish, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Tanglewood Apartments priced from $675. Chateau Royale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rapides Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$675
Hermitage Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rapides Parish, LA

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rapides Parish area is the $0.81 price per square foot C1 Model at Bayou Oaks in the starting from $945. The second greatest value Rapides Parish apartment is the B1 Model at Mason Estates starting at $1,350 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rapides Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayou OaksC13BR,2BA$0.81
Mason EstatesB12BR,2BA$1.19
Walden Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Arbor Hill Senior Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
England Apartments2 Bedroom (townhome)2BR,1BA$1.19
28 Cooper Rd, Unit A28 Cooper Rd2BR,1BA$1.11
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$0.89
Beau Terre1x1 Up1BR,1BA$1.18
Hermitage Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.98
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Rapides Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in Rapides Parish?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Rapides Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,000. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rapides Parish ranging from $525 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rapides Parish?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rapides Parish ranges from $525 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,448.

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