
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Lafaytte Neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN from $400 (53 Rentals)
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121 W Stadium Ave, Unit 3

176 Littleton St, Apt 6, Unit 6

Victory on Salisbury

491 Robinson St, Unit B-1
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707 South St
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The Luna Flats

521 S 9th St

811-813 Union St

800-806 N 8th St
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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 | $1,633 | $890 | $2,449 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $595 | $2,875 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $719 | $3,454 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $649 | $2,400 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $999 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 53 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 Varsity priced from $599. Launch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Downtown West Lafaytte apartments for rent in West Lafayette, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity | The Varsity - 109 **Short term Lease** | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Launch | 3A | 3BR,3BA | $649 |
| The Luna Flats | Luna Flats - 2Bed/2Bath (2C) | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| 800-806 N 8th / 718 Union | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Chestnut Street Apartments | Chestnut St. - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| River Cross | 2 Bedroom-Standard | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Victory on Salisbury | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Press | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Lafaytte, IN
As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West Lafaytte area is the $0.84 price per square foot 122 N 3rd St Model at 122 N 3rd St, Unit 230 in the in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,800. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 N 3rd St, Unit 230 | 122 N 3rd St | 3BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Brownstone Condominiums | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| Historic Lahr Apartments | 2.1 V | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Press | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Nova | '19 Floorplan - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment ... | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| River Cross | 3 Bedroom-Standard | 3BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Union Apartments | Union St. - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| State Street Commons | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 1006 N 10th St, Unit A | 1006 N 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Victory on Salisbury | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte is Chestnut Street Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte costs $1,769.
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 344 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 $1,527 which is $242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West Lafaytte.
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