Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ruston, LA from $300 (37 Rentals)

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120 Debra Ln, Unit 120
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120 Debra Ln, Unit 120

120 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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Shadow Hawk
$875 - $1,110
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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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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. 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$650
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$675
Lakeview Place & Twin LakesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Westchester Square1 Bed w/Tower Room1BR,1BA$785
Churchill Townhouses Apartments1 bedroom loft1BR,1BA$825
Westbrook Villa2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$848
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome (w/o W/D)2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruston, LA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruston area is the $0.52 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Tech in the starting from $705. The second greatest value Ruston apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome (w/o W/D) Model at Contempo Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.75 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$0.52
Contempo Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome (w/o W/D)2BR,1BA$0.75
Frances Place Apartments2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$0.86
Westbrook Villa2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Shadow Creek2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Churchill Townhouses Apartments1 bedroom loft1BR,1BA$1.03
Westchester Square1 Bed w/Tower Room1BR,1BA$1.03
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
120 Debra Ln, Unit 120120 Debra Ln2BR,1BA$1.14
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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