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Village Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Green

2530 W Barnett Springs AveRuston, LA 71270
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Park at Cooktown
3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Cooktown

1100 Trinity WayRuston, LA 71270

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Mansfield Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mansfield Estates

138 Mansfield Estates DrGrambling, LA 71245
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Nathan Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nathan Village

118 N Hilton StWest Monroe, LA 71291
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Ruston, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ruston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ruston, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Peaks of Ruston - Senior living priced from $310. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ruston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$310
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$675
Shadow Wood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$775
Murray Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Parkwood Townhomes and ApartmentsApartments2BR,1BA$795
Westchester SquareLg 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$795
Frances Place Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruston, LA

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruston area is the $0.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Tech in the starting from $675. The second greatest value Ruston apartment is the 2 bedroom townhome Model at Churchill Townhouses Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.76 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at Tech3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.50
Churchill Townhouses Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,2BA$0.76
Parkwood Townhomes and ApartmentsApartments2BR,1BA$0.80
Shadow Glen2 Bedroom/1 1/2 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$0.81
Westbrook Villa2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Westchester Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Shadow Wood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
The Annex of Ruston2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93

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Getting Around Ruston, LA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruston Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruston Apartment is $310 at Peaks of Ruston - Senior living.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ruston is starting from $675 at Royal Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ruston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ruston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westbrook Villa and starts from $932.

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