
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Lafaytte Neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN from $470 (107 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown West Lafaytte area of West Lafayette.


431 S River Rd

Launch

Crestview II - 242 S Salisbury St

Hub State Street

525 N Russell St, Unit IC House

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Wabash Village Apartments

203-205 W Stadium Ave

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State Street Commons

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Andrew Place Commons
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330 Sylvia St

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The Josie

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112 Pierce St

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248 S Chauncey Ave

Woodcrest

231 Sheetz St

166 E Stadium Ave

111 Wiggins St

Zia's Place

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Grant Flats

Global Village

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140 S. Salisbury St.

Grant Street Lofts

Stratford I

240 S. Salisbury St.

Melrose Place

499 Littleton St

124 S 6th St, Unit 1

118 S 6th St, Unit 1

912 Roberts St

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509 New York St
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911 N 10th St

402 1/2 S 4th St

1114-1116 N 9th St Rd

525 S 3rd St

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930 N 6th St, Unit 4

1105 Main St

715 N 10th St

818 N 10th St

1119 N 9th St Rd

923-925 N 9th St Rd
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Downtown West Lafaytte, West Lafayette, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West Lafaytte Studio Apartments | $1,507 | $675 | $2,099 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $499 | $9,999 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $530 | $9,999 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $649 | $9,999 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $889 | $9,999 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown West Lafaytte Neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown West Lafaytte Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown West Lafaytte area of West Lafayette, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Southfork Apartments priced from $499. Leslie Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $533. Here are the most affordable Downtown West Lafaytte apartments for rent in West Lafayette, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfork Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
| Leslie Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom-Floorplan C | 3BR,1BA | $533 |
| Uptown West | Uptown West - Studio **PROMO PRICING** | Studio,1BA | $618 |
| 420 S Chauncey Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Varsity | The Varsity - Studio #100 | Studio,1BA | $660 |
| 500 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
| 271 | 2 bedroom/1 bath- rent by the room (female & ma... | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
| Salisbury Place | Salisbury Place - 2027-28 Early Inquiry List | 3BR,2BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Lafaytte, IN
As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West Lafaytte 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 Downtown West Lafaytte apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Brownstone Condominiums starting at $2,250 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown West Lafaytte apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 S 6th St, Unit Upstairs Unit | 204 S 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| Brownstone Condominiums | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| 102 N 3rd Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 122 N 3rd St | 122 N 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1015 N 6th St, Unit 103-3 | 1015 N 6th St | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| RVP | Regency Springs - 2 Bed Traditional | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Settlement Apartments | Four Bedroom, One Bath | 4BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Salisbury Place | Salisbury Place - 2027-28 Early Inquiry List | 3BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| Pierce Street Suites | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 271 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West Lafaytte Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown West Lafaytte is under $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte is Southfork Apartments which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte costs $1,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown West Lafaytte?
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 290 regular apartments in Downtown West Lafaytte 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 Downtown West Lafaytte?
Cheap apartments in Downtown West Lafaytte have an average cost of $1,408 which is $152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West Lafaytte.
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