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One Bedroom Apartments under $1,000 for Rent in Lafayette, LA
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$816Base Rent$801 - $963Required Monthly Fees$15Total Monthly Price$816 - $978
Bridgeway Apartments II
411 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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2700 Ambassador Caffery Pky, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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1 BED$903Grove At Plantation
211 Republic Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
1 BED$800Silver Creek Apartments
242 Woodrow St, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$750
Bell Downs Apartments
404 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$720
Stone Bridge
2790 Rodeo Rd, Abbeville, LA 70510 -
1 BED$750
Garden Heights Apartments
101 St. Ferdinand Pl, Youngsville, LA 70592 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$700
1514 W University Ave Unit C
1514 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$800327 General Mouton Ave
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1 BED, 1 BATH$650
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$775Base Rent$775Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$775128 N Meyers Dr Unit B
128 N Meyers Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
Living & Renting in Lafayette
Lafayette at a Glance
Lafayette, LA Apartments for Rent
Lafayette stretches along the Vermilion River in the heart of Acadiana, Louisiana's fourth-most populous city with deep Cajun and Creole roots. Originally established as Vermilionville in the 1820s, the city was renamed in 1884 to honor General Lafayette and has developed into a major cultural and economic center between Houston and New Orleans. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Lafayette, you'll discover budget-friendly options from studios averaging $719 to three-bedroom units around $1,635, all within a city that balances tradition with Southern hospitality.
Renting in Lafayette opens doors to different neighborhoods, from the historic Downtown district with preserved architecture to the modern River Ranch area featuring walkable shopping and dining. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette anchors the local culture and economy alongside major employers in healthcare, energy, and construction. You'll find easy access to the Mall of Acadiana and countless local restaurants serving authentic Cajun cuisine, while annual events like Festival International de Louisiane showcase the region's French heritage. With Interstate 10 cutting through the metropolitan area and Johnston Street as a main artery, getting around the city and reaching neighboring communities like Broussard, Scott, and Youngsville is straightforward.
Why Lafayette?
- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, established in 1900, is the second largest university in the state.
- Downtown Lafayette has a great nighttime scene with plenty of dance clubs, sports bars, and live music venues.
- The 32-acre Acadian Village features authentic buildings of 19th century Southwest Louisiana.
- Cajun Field, also called the Swamp, hosts the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns football team.
- The Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve features bayous, historic sites, and cultural centers.
- Events in Lafayette include the Cajun Heartland State Fair, Crouchstock, Drums Across Cajun Field, and Gulf Brew.
Renting in Lafayette
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 435 Sq Ft $731 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 705 Sq Ft $1,001 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,000 Sq Ft $1,204 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,308 Sq Ft $1,645 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,234 Sq Ft $986 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Lafayette
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- South College Road 624 Sq Ft $803/mo
- Fair Oaks 624 Sq Ft $803/mo
- Idlewood Park 557 Sq Ft $804/mo
- Ambassador Gardens 719 Sq Ft $863/mo
- Montgomery Park 750 Sq Ft $909/mo
- Whittington Park 720 Sq Ft $935/mo
- Huntington Park 713 Sq Ft $1,017/mo
- Kings Haven 697 Sq Ft $1,044/mo
- Broadmoor South 647 Sq Ft $1,104/mo
- Grand Pointe 966 Sq Ft $1,165/mo
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