
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Lafaytte Neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN from $400 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown West Lafaytte area of West Lafayette.


809 Vine St, Unit Bedroom 2

176 Littleton St, Apt 6, Unit 6

Victory on Salisbury

491 Robinson St, Unit B-1

330 Sylvia St

Parkwood Apartments

Waldron Square Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

Varsity
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Aberdeen

The Josie

112 Pierce St

Salisbury Place Apartments

Waterfront Apartments

224 S. Salisbury St.

Basham Rental

Woodcrest

231 Sheetz St

166 E Stadium Ave
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Pierce Street Suites

111 Wiggins St

Global Village

Zia's Place

The Vintage

Parkview Apartments

118 S 6th St

124 S 6th St

310 S 6th St, Unit 3

912 Roberts St
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Monon Place

813 Wabash Ave

800-806 N 8th St

707 South St

The Luna Flats

822 N 7th St

1015 N 6th St, Unit 301

811-813 Union St

The Press

521 S 9th St
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617 Oregon St

104 S 7th St

844 Main St, Unit E

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CNC Leasing Group

Uptown West

Downtown Lafayette Living!

Prospect Hill Apartments

River Cross

800-806 N 8th / 718 Union
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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 | $1,608 | $640 | $2,449 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $495 | $2,875 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $719 | $3,454 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $649 | $3,600 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $999 | $1,739 |
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There are currently 60 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. 232 Pierce St (Pierce Street Apartments) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. 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 |
| 232 Pierce St (Pierce Street Apartments) | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
| Launch | 3A | 3BR,3BA | $649 |
| Ananda | Economy - Unit 47 **available Now** | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| River Cross | 2 Bedroom-Standard | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| 800-806 N 8th / 718 Union | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Monon Place | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $830 |
| The Luna Flats | Luna Flats - 2Bed/2Bath (2C) - ***AVAILABLE NOW*** | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Lafaytte, IN
As of January 25, 2026 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 |
| 809 Vine St, Unit Bedroom 2 | 809 Vine St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| Pullman Station | Promo - Albany | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
| 120 N 3rd St, Unit 301 | 120 N 3rd St | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Historic Lahr Apartments | 2.1 V | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| River Cross | 3 Bedroom-Standard | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Monon Place | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Victory on Salisbury | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 232 Pierce St (Pierce Street Apartments) | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte is 910-914 N 11th Street which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown West Lafaytte costs $1,825.
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 272 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 $1,384 which is $441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West Lafaytte.
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