
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Lafaytte Neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN from $400 (89 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown West Lafaytte area of West Lafayette.


Launch

217 Pierce St, Unit 3

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

261 W Wood St, Unit Wood 14

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415 N Chauncey Ave, Unit D
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330 Sylvia St

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Aberdeen

The Josie

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Stratford II

112 Pierce St

Varsity

Salisbury Place Apartments
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224 S. Salisbury St.

The Vintage

248 S Chauncey Ave

Woodcrest

111 Wiggins St

231 Sheetz St

166 E Stadium Ave

Pierce Street Suites

Zia's Place

Parkview Apartments
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Lhotse

118 S 6th St, Unit 1

124 S 6th St, Unit 1

911 N 9th St Rd, Unit #3

308 N 11th St, Unit 308 1/2

909 N 10th St

911 N 10th St

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1102 N 10th St, Unit 4

525 S 3rd St
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800-806 N 8th / 718 Union, Unit 800 N 8th #2

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Monon Place

911 N 9th St Rd, Unit #5

718 Brown St, Unit 718 Brown Street #B

912 Roberts St

910-914 N 11th Street, Unit 914 N 11th Street #1

911 N 9th St Rd, Unit #2

402 1/2 S 4th St

813 N 8th St

1023 Main 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 | $1,527 | $695 | $2,029 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $595 | $3,048 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $649 | $3,454 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $649 | $3,600 |
| Downtown West Lafaytte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $575 | $1,739 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 89 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 |
| 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 |
| River Cross | 2 Bed REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Lafaytte, IN
As of June 26, 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 4BR - D1 Model at EVER West Lafayette starting at $1,469 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Discovery Park 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 |
| EVER West Lafayette | 4BR - D1 | 4BR,4BA | $1.19 |
| VERVE West Lafayette | 4BD/4BA - D2 | 4BR,4BA | $1.20 |
| Historic Lahr Apartments | 2.1 C | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 624 New York St, Unit B | 624 New York St | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Victory on Salisbury | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1006 N 10th St, Unit A | 1006 N 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 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 $1,299.
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 181 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 $1,069 which is $2,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West Lafaytte.
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