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Price Drop. $162 Off|1 BED$1,097The Waters at Settlers Trace
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1 BED$1,053The Reserve At Couret Farms
111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507 -
Good Value|1 BED$1,024+2 BEDS$1,149+Ansley Walk Apartments
1200 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 -
Discounts|1 BED$850+2 BEDS$900+3 BEDS$1,125+Lux of Lafayette
317 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$1,065The Monroe
339 Monroe St, Lafayette, LA 70501 -
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1 BED$936Waterview Apartment Homes
201 Prescott Blvd, Youngsville, LA 70592 -
1 BED$885+2 BEDS$1,160+Peppertree Apartment Homes
1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 -
1 BED$690+2 BEDS$1,000+Bayou Shadows Apartment Homes
101 Westwood Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$760+2 BEDS$890+3 BEDS$1,075+
Stonegate Apartments
301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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1 BED$1,150
Audubon Lake Apartment Homes
1019 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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1 BED$1,075+2 BEDS$1,195+
Reserve at Squirrel Run
2118 W Old Spanish Trl, New Iberia, LA 70560 -
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2 BEDS$747+3 BEDS$651+4 BEDS$621+
The Quarters
501 Stewart St, Lafayette, LA 70501 -
1 BED$799+2 BEDS$923+
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes
2700 Ambassador Caffery Pky, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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1 BED$1,150Mainstreet at River Ranch
201 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
1 BED$1,098+2 BEDS$1,077+The Plantation at Lafayette
211 Liberty Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
1 BED$826+2 BEDS$1,027+The Arts Apartments At Broussard Crossing
111 Edie Ann Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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1 BED$784+2 BEDS$850+
Acadian Point Apartments
221 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
STUDIO$774+1 BED$774+2 BEDS$885+
Holly Place
710 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503 -
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1 BED$895+2 BEDS$1,111+Maison Bocage
655 Marie Antoinette, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$780+2 BEDS$990+City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.
715 Marie Antionette St, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$870+2 BEDS$628+3 BEDS$583+Bridgeway Apartments II
411 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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2 BEDS$685+3 BEDS$530+
Theater Street Apartments
200 Theater St, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$1,156Mainstreet Annex at River Ranch
111 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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1 BED$1,138The Crescent at River Ranch
1042 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
1 BED$895+2 BEDS$925+Park Place Apartments
100 Belle Fontaine Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$775+2 BEDS$875+City Heights Magnolia C.H.A.M.
1001 E Dale St, New Iberia, LA 70560 -
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1 BED$750+2 BEDS$850+3 BEDS$1,020+Eagle Run
810 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Living & Renting in Lafayette
Lafayette at a Glance
Lafayette, LA Apartments for Rent
Known as the "Heart of Acadiana," Lafayette offers apartments for rent in a city celebrated for its Cajun and Creole heritage. Located along the Vermilion River, the city hosts popular events like Festival International de Louisiane and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, where you can experience local music, cuisine, and traditions. With an average rent of $1,011 for one-bedroom apartments and housing options throughout various neighborhoods, Lafayette offers competitive rental rates compared to other Louisiana cities.
Lafayette's location puts you an hour from Baton Rouge and about two hours from New Orleans, perfect for day trips. The local economy includes oil and natural gas, healthcare, technology, and education sectors, anchored by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The mild climate makes it easy to enjoy outdoor activities year-round, while downtown features local restaurants, the Acadiana Center for the Arts, and shopping at the Acadiana Mall. Lafayette combines Southern hospitality with everyday conveniences that make it an appealing place to call home.
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 $710 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 706 Sq Ft $990 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 999 Sq Ft $1,178 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,308 Sq Ft $1,605 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,234 Sq Ft $978 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Lafayette
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Idlewood Park 590 Sq Ft $773/mo
- South College Road 621 Sq Ft $784/mo
- Fair Oaks 621 Sq Ft $784/mo
- Ambassador Gardens 714 Sq Ft $862/mo
- Montgomery Park 750 Sq Ft $863/mo
- Whittington Park 720 Sq Ft $906/mo
- Huntington Park 713 Sq Ft $993/mo
- Broadmoor South 645 Sq Ft $1,028/mo
- Kings Haven 720 Sq Ft $1,071/mo
- Harbor Lights 765 Sq Ft $1,093/mo
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