Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Lafaytte Neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN from $400 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown West Lafaytte area of West Lafayette.

121 Wiggins St

271 River Road by Weida Apartments

Victory on Salisbury

Waldron - 221
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O'Neil Property Management on S. Salisbury St

Downtown Lafayette Living!

1024 N 8th St

521 S 9th St
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811-813 Union St

1023-1025 Cincinnati St

504 S 4th St

1012-1014 Hartford St

1014-1016 N 7th St
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 |
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Downtown West Lafaytte Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $595 | $1,969 |
Downtown West Lafaytte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $725 | $4,181 |
Downtown West Lafaytte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $745 | $4,780 |
Downtown West Lafaytte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $985 | $1,899 |
Downtown West Lafaytte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $940 | $1,649 |
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There are currently 45 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 Studio unit found at Downtown Lafayette Living! priced from $595. Crestview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Downtown West Lafaytte apartments for rent in West Lafayette, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Downtown Lafayette Living! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Crestview Apartments | Crestview III | Studio,1BA | $870 |
Varsity | The Varsity - 306 **Immediate move-in** | Studio,1BA | $875 |
The Luna Flats | Luna Flats - 2Bed/2Bath (2C) | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
Victory on Salisbury | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $940 |
Pullman Station | One Bedroom - Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Launch | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
The Press | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Lahr Apartments | 2.1 I | 2BR,1BA | $1,457 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Lafaytte, IN
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West Lafaytte area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4x3 D Model at Hub on Campus West Lafayette in the in the Downtown West Lafaytte neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Downtown West Lafaytte apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Press starting at $1,450 with a $1.38 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. |
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Hub on Campus West Lafayette | 4x3 D | 4BR,3BA | $1.13 |
The Press | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Nova | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Lahr Apartments | 2.1 I | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Luna Flats | Luna Flats - 2Bed/2Bath (2C) | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Victory on Salisbury | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Revive 318 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Launch | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
930 N 6th St, Unit 4 | 930 N 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Downtown Lafayette Living! | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 $1,457.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte is Downtown Lafayette Living! which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte costs $1,899.
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 47 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 $906 which is $993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West Lafaytte.
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