Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Lafayette, IN from $400 (111 Rentals)

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330 Sylvia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

330 Sylvia St

330 Sylvia StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Parkwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

261 W Wood StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
Student Housing
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Cedarwood Apartments
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

515-527 N Grant StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Varsity
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Varsity

101 Andrew PlWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Aberdeen
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aberdeen

250 S Salisbury StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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The Josie
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Josie

427 N Salisbury StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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112 Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Pierce St

112 Pierce StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Waterfront Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront Apartments

320 Brown StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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West Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Lafayette Apartments

2601 Soldiers Home RdWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Mayfair Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Village

2450 Sycamore LnWest Lafayette, IN 47906

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Beau Jardin
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beau Jardin

2550 Yeager RdWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Nobb Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nobb Hill

1200 Happy Hollow RdWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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224 S. Salisbury St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

224 S. Salisbury St.

224 S Salisbury StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Basham Rental
2 Bedroom Apartments

Basham Rental

248 S Chauncey AveWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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2924 Horizon Dr.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2924 Horizon Dr.

2911 Horizon DrWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Woodcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcrest

102 Wood StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Qube
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Qube

2400 Northwestern AveWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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231 Sheetz St
1 Bedroom Apartments

231 Sheetz St

231 Sheetz StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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166 E Stadium Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

166 E Stadium Ave

166 E Stadium AveWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Pierce Street Suites
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pierce Street Suites

202 Pierce StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Happy Hollow Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Happy Hollow Apartments

2410 Happy Hollow RdWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Global Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Global Village

139 Northwestern AveWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Bethel Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel Townhomes

3552-3558 Bethel DrWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Zia's Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zia's Place

108 N Salisbury StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Parkview Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parkview Apartments

221 W Wood StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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1155 Anthrop Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1155 Anthrop Dr

1155 Anthrop DrWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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238 S Grant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

238 S Grant St

238 S Grant StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Lhotse
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lhotse

120 Wiggins StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Grant Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Flats

435 N Grant StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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The Vintage
Studio Apartments

The Vintage

230 S Grant StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Barrington West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barrington West

2252 US Highway 52 WWest Lafayette, IN 47906
Student Housing

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Lafayette, IN

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the West Lafayette, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Lafayette Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Discovery Park$6,200$498449
Downtown West Lafaytte$6,200$665306

Cheapest Available West Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Lafayette, IN is a 3 Beds unit found at 52 Flats in the Discovery Park neighborhood priced from $498. Varsity in the Downtown West Lafaytte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Lafayette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
52 Flats3BD 1.5BA DUPLEX - PER BD3BR,1BA$498
VarsityThe Varsity - 109 **Short term Lease**Studio,1BA$599
Stonecrest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Wall StreetWall Street - Unit 1 ** Short Term Lease **1BR,1BA$715
West Lafayette ApartmentsStudio AvailableStudio,1BA$750
Downtown Lafayette Living!Studio1BR,1BA$795
Historic Downtown Apartments II2x12BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lafayette, IN

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lafayette area is the $1.05 price per square foot 808 Main St Model at 808 Main St in the in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value West Lafayette apartment is the 2115 Main St Model at 2115 Main St, Unit 2115 starting at $1,325 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
808 Main St808 Main St2BR,1BA$1.05
2115 Main St, Unit 21152115 Main St2BR,1BA$1.07
1328 Ferry St, Unit 1328 Ferry St1328 Ferry St2BR,1BA$0.92
The Cottages on Lindberg2 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH2BR,2.5BA$0.77
Barrington WestBarrington West (Top Level) - E62BR,1BA$1.01
Village West2x12BR,1BA$0.77
502-524 S 15th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Lodge on the TrailColorado-PREM2BR,2BA$1.02
1018 North St, Unit 1018 12 North St1018 North St2BR,1BA$0.89
1521 South St, Unit 31521 South St1BR,1BA$1.08

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West Lafayette Overview

West Lafayette, IN, situated on the mighty Wabash River in the northwestern part of the state, is one of Indiana?s most popular cities, being the home of Purdue University and many medical, tech, and research companies yet with the small-town feel and homespun outlook that the Hoosier state is famous for. Residents enjoy lots of entertainment, dining, and shopping choices in this diverse and vibrant college town. Being located just a couple of hours drive from both Chicago and Indianapolis makes the city a pleasant and convenient place to call home for those who commute to work in either town but don?t want to live there. An apartment in West Lafayette is a great choice for families and singles alike.

Why live in West Lafayette, IN?

One of the biggest reasons to choose an apartment in West Lafayette is the people here. Midwestern values mean welcoming, friendly neighbors and friends. The climate is neither too hot nor cold, and there are plenty of employment opportunities nearby. Families will find it a good place to raise kids.

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Getting Around West Lafayette, IN

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lafayette Apartments

    What is a cheap apartment in West Lafayette?

    A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Lafayette is under $800.

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lafayette?

    The cheapest apartment in West Lafayette is Wall Street which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in West Lafayette costs $6,200.

    What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lafayette?

    Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 470 regular apartments in West Lafayette that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

    How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Lafayette?

    Cheap apartments in West Lafayette have an average cost of $928 which is $5,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lafayette.

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