
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Lafayette, OH from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Evergreen Village Apartments

Colony Terrace Apartments

Mapleview Terrace Apartments

Frank Cook Senior Housing

Newark Townhomes

Walnut Woods

Hawthorne Apartments

Town Place Apartments

Hilltop Manor Apartments
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Parkside Village Apartments

Amherst Meadows Commons 55+ Living

Ten56 Apartments

Meadowood

Fairfield Studio Apartments

Perry Hills Colony

Colonial Estates

Colonial Village

Cardinal Manor

Summerhouse Square
Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

Winchester Woods

Mount Vernon Arms

Kingswood Townhouses

Williamsburg & Portage Pointe Apartments

Valley View Apartments

Stonehenge

The Apartments at Glenwood

Park Hill Apartments

Muirwood Village Apartments

Coventry Apartments
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Kensington Village

Honeybrook Greene

Kingswood Court Apartments

31 N 3rd St

The Apartments at Fox Run

Arbors of Mt. Vernon

Autumn Run

Oxford Square Apartments

308 Erie St S

226 Beaver Ave NE
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Munson Crossing

40703 Mill Rd

91 W 5th St

906 Putnam Ave

185 Monroe St

420 E Indiana St

Plumly Townhomes

1757 Huron Rd SE

716 Spruce Ave SW

614 Cliffwood Ave
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West Lafayette, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Lafayette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette Studio Apartments | $781 | $427 | $1,245 |
| West Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $500 | $1,935 |
| West Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $595 | $2,035 |
| West Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $770 | $2,375 |
| West Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $1,035 | $1,349 |
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Cheapest Available West Lafayette Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Lafayette, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Terrace Apartments priced from $500. Mapleview Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $535. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Lafayette apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Mapleview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $535 |
| Walnut Woods | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Town Place Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Plumly Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $842 |
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Cardinal Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Amherst Meadows Commons 55+ Living | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Winchester Woods | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lafayette, OH and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lafayette area is the $0.69 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Honeybrook Greene in the starting from $1,049. The second greatest value West Lafayette apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Wooster Mindy Lane starting at $1,674 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Wooster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeybrook Greene | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| Redwood Wooster Mindy Lane | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Scotsdale Apartments | 3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Townhome MR | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Legends at St. Andrews | 2856 - 2 BEDROOM PLUS STORAGE | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Kingswood Townhouses | 1832 A 1st Street - Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Amherst Meadows Commons 55+ Living | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Plumly Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Valley View Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Colony Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Mapleview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Best Local Schools in West Lafayette, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lafayette Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Lafayette?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Lafayette is at Fairfield Studio Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Lafayette Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Lafayette Apartment is $500 at Colony Terrace Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Lafayette Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Lafayette is starting from $685 at Colony Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Lafayette Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Lafayette Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mapleview Terrace Apartments and starts from $770.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.