
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Lafayette, OH from $500 (56 Rentals)
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Colony Terrace Apartments

Mapleview Terrace Apartments

Frank Cook Senior Housing

Walnut Woods

Hawthorne Apartments

Hilltop Manor Apartments

Parkside Village Apartments

Town Place Apartments

Lockwood Station
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Meadowood

Amherst Meadows Commons 55+ Living

Ten56 Apartments

Fairfield Studio Apartments

Colonial Estates

Perry Hills Colony

Colonial Village

Cardinal Manor

Mount Vernon Arms

Kingswood Townhouses
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Winchester Woods

Williamsburg & Portage Pointe Apartments

Stonehenge

Valley View Apartments

The Apartments at Glenwood

Summerhouse Square

Park Hill Apartments

31 N 3rd St

Evergreen Village Apartments

Autumn Run
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Oxford Square Apartments

Troon Crossing

Lanning House

154 Luck Ave

Munson Crossing

2223 N Water St Ext

274 Lovers Aly

906 Putnam Ave

145 Lincoln St

420 E Indiana St
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616 N Buckeye St

326 N 15th St

221 S Wood St

18 3rd St

Plumly Townhomes

5573 N Market St

130 Humm Ave

1028 Market St

Riverside Towers

Village Apartments of Massillon
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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 | $874 | $710 | $2,440 |
| West Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $927 | $500 | $2,540 |
| West Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $595 | $2,765 |
| West Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $770 | $2,375 |
| West Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $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 |
| Lanning House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $560 |
| Munson Crossing | 2 bdr | 2BR, 1BA | $655 |
| Walnut Woods | 1 Bed | 1BR, 1BA | $685 |
| Lockwood Station | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR, 1BA | $764 |
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| Plumly Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $842 |
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $845 |
| Amherst Meadows Commons 55+ Living | Townhome | 2BR, 1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lafayette, OH and Nearby
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lafayette area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Honeybrook Greene in the Licking County neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value West Lafayette apartment is the 1832 A 1st Street - Model Model at Kingswood Townhouses in the Northeast Massillon neighborhood starting at $900 with a $0.88 price per square foot. 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 | $0.89 |
| 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 |
| Munson Crossing | 2 bdr | 2BR, 1BA | $0.76 |
| Lockwood Station | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| Valley View Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
| Lanning House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.92 |
| Colony Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.05 |
| Mapleview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
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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 $655 at Munson Crossing.
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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