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Lindberg Lofts
$1,224 - $1,812
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Lindberg Lofts

2081 Lindberg RdWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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State Street Commons
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$1,400 - $2,800
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State Street Commons

120 Andrew PlWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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330 Sylvia St
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330 Sylvia St

330 Sylvia StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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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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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
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112 Pierce St

112 Pierce 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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Qube
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Qube

2400 Northwestern AveWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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224 S. Salisbury St.
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224 S. Salisbury St.

224 S Salisbury StWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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The Vintage
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The Vintage

230 S Grant StWest 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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248 S Chauncey Ave
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248 S Chauncey Ave

248 S Chauncey AveWest Lafayette, IN 47906
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Lafayette, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

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$1,875$499232
Downtown West Lafaytte$3,500$499203

Cheapest Available West Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Lafayette, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Southfork Apartments in the Discovery Park neighborhood priced from $499. Stonecrest Apartments in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Lafayette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southfork Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$499
Stonecrest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Launch3B3BR,3BA$659
911 N 9th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
1214 Columbia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$735
901 N 8th StStudioStudio,1BA$750
Woods EdgeThe Boilermaker1BR,1BA$750
Armory Loft1 Bdr Triplex1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lafayette, IN

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lafayette area is the $0.47 price per square foot 204 S 6th St Model at 204 S 6th St, Unit Upstairs Unit in the in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Lafayette apartment is the 122 N 3rd St Model at 122 N 3rd St starting at $1,800 with a $0.84 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.
204 S 6th St, Unit Upstairs Unit204 S 6th St2BR,1BA$0.47
122 N 3rd St122 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.84
Lark West Lafayette Townhomes3 Bedroom x 3.5 Bathroom Townhouse3BR,3.5BA$0.34
Lark West Lafayette Apartments3 Bedroom x 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.35
Lodge on the TrailNevada-PREM3BR,3BA$0.52
The Ridge 22 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
Wabash Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Victory on Salisbury3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.98
Monon Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
901 N 8th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.04

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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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    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 $760.

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

    The cheapest apartment in West Lafayette is Southfork Apartments which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in West Lafayette costs $2,687.

    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 377 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 $1,342 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lafayette.

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