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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. Royal Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. 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
Royal Crest Apartments1 Bedroom 565 SqFt1BR,1BA$640
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruston, LA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruston area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 bedroom townhome Model at Churchill Townhouses Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Ruston apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Westbrook Villa starting at $980 with a $1.17 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.
Churchill Townhouses Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,2BA$0.80
Westbrook Villa2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Shadow Hawk2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Frances Place Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.13
Westchester SquareLg 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.03
Pinnacle ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.45
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
Charleston Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Royal Crest Apartments1 Bedroom 565 SqFt1BR,1BA$1.13
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruston

What type of rentals are currently available in Ruston?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Ruston, LA with pricing that ranges from $310 to $3,355. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ruston ranging from $350 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ruston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ruston ranges from $350 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,192.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ruston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ruston range from $708 to $2,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $3,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $440.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.