
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Lafaytte Neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN from $400 (120 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown West Lafaytte area of West Lafayette.


Launch

202 Pierce St

933 Robinson St

176 Littleton St, Apt 6, Unit 6

515 W Stadium Ave, Unit 5

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Wabash Village Apartments

525 N Russell St, Unit IC House

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415 N Chauncey Ave, Unit D

203-205 W Stadium Ave
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State Street Commons

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Andrew Place Commons

330 Sylvia St

Parkwood Apartments

Waldron Square Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

Aberdeen

The Josie

MULTIPLE OPTIONS- FULL HOUSE OR PARTIAL

112 Pierce St
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Varsity

Salisbury Place Apartments

224 S. Salisbury St.

The Vintage

248 S Chauncey Ave

Woodcrest

111 Wiggins St

231 Sheetz St

166 E Stadium Ave

Pierce Street Suites
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Parkview Apartments

Grant Flats

Lhotse

Global Village

Grant Street Lofts

140 S. Salisbury St.

Stratford I

240 S. Salisbury St.

3 Bedroom 1 Bath House with Beautiful Scenery
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124 S 6th St, Unit 1

118 S 6th St, Unit 1

909 N 10th St

911 N 10th St

1114-1116 N 9th St Rd

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1102 N 10th St, Unit 4

525 S 3rd St

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Monon Place

707 South St

402 1/2 S 4th 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 | $1,572 | $700 | $2,449 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $595 | $3,048 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $675 | $3,454 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $633 | $3,600 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $575 | $1,739 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 120 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 3 Beds unit found at Launch priced from $659. Armory Loft has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Downtown West Lafaytte apartments for rent in West Lafayette, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | 3B | 3BR,3BA | $659 |
| Armory Loft | 1 Bdr Triplex | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| 911 N 9th Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Chestnut Street Apartments | Chestnut St. - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Crestview Apartments | Crestview IV - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Wabash Village Apartments | 1/1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| The Emerson Apartments | Brown St. - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Lafaytte, IN
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West Lafaytte area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Brownstone Condominiums in the in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown West Lafaytte apartment is the Jeffersonville Model at Pullman Station starting at $1,750 with a $1.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstone Condominiums | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| Pullman Station | Jeffersonville | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| EVER West Lafayette | 4BR - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $1.19 |
| VERVE West Lafayette | 4BD/4BA - D2 | 4BR,4BA | $1.20 |
| 624 New York St, Unit B | 624 New York St | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 1015 N 9th St, Unit A | 1015 N 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Victory on Salisbury | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 271 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Pierce Street Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Armory Loft | 1 Bdr Triplex | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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 $1,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte is Armory Loft which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte costs $3,500.
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 169 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 $1,073 which is $2,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West Lafaytte.
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