Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ruston, LA from $300 (43 Rentals)

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105 Debra Ln, Unit 105
$775
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 16

105 Debra Ln, Unit 105

105 Debra LnRuston, LA 71270
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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
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Cooktown

1100 Trinity WayRuston, LA 71270

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$725

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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604 Calcote Ave

RustonLA71270

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Shadow Hawk
$821 - $1,056
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$821 - $1,056
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Shadow Hawk

3000 Evangeline StMonroe, LA 71201
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Mansfield Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mansfield Estates

138 Mansfield Estates DrGrambling, LA 71245

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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. Heights Ruston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $485. 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
Heights RustonD34BR,2BA$485
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$675
Westchester Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Churchill Townhouses Apartments1 bedroom loft1BR,1BA$825
Westbrook Villa2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$848
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome (w/o W/D)2BR,1BA$850
Murray Place2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruston, LA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruston area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1404 Benton St Model at 1404 Benton St, Unit 1404 in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Ruston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Tech starting at $710 with a $0.53 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.
1404 Benton St, Unit 14041404 Benton St3BR,2BA$0.89
The Preserve at Tech3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.53
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome (w/o W/D)2BR,1BA$0.75
Frances Place Apartments2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$0.86
Murray Place2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Westchester Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Churchill Townhouses Apartments1 bedroom loft1BR,1BA$1.03
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
The Annex of Ruston2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$1.04

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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 $948.

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