Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Lafayette, LA
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The Reserve at River Place
5530 Ambassador Caffery Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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The Waters at Settlers Trace
536 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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Discounts|1 BED$1,082+2 BEDS$1,241+
Ansley Walk Apartments
1200 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 -
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1 Month Free|1 BED$1,100+2 BEDS$1,235+
Audubon Lake Apartment Homes
1019 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$850+2 BEDS$915+3 BEDS$1,125+
Lux of Lafayette
317 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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Lafayette Gardens
110 E Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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1 BED$690+2 BEDS$1,000+
Bayou Shadows Apartment Homes
101 Westwood Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$1,086+2 BEDS$1,285+
La Veranda at Polly Lane Apartments
210 Polly Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
1 BED$900+2 BEDS$1,150+
Peppertree Apartment Homes
1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 -
1 BED$760+2 BEDS$890+3 BEDS$1,075+
Stonegate Apartments
301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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1 BED$1,050+2 BEDS$1,195+
Reserve at Squirrel Run
2118 W Old Spanish Trl, New Iberia, LA 70560 -
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STUDIO$924+1 BED$1,093+
Mainstreet Annex at River Ranch
111 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
1 BED$1,252+2 BEDS$757+3 BEDS$651+4 BEDS$631+
The Quarters
501 Stewart St, Lafayette, LA 70501 -
1 BED$1,145+2 BEDS$1,260+
Plantation Crossing
215 Republic Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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1 BED$784+2 BEDS$975+
Acadian Point Apartments
221 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
1 BED$963+2 BEDS$628+3 BEDS$583+
Bridgeway Apartments II
411 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$832+2 BEDS$1,156+
The Arts Apartments At Broussard Crossing
111 Edie Ann Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
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STUDIO$774+1 BED$774+2 BEDS$885+3 BEDS$1,269+
Holly Place
710 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503 -
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1 BED$831+2 BEDS$950+
Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes
2700 Ambassador Caffery Pky, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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1 BED$780+2 BEDS$990+
City Heights Steeplechase C.H.A.M.
715 Marie Antionette St, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
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 $721 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 705 Sq Ft $995 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 999 Sq Ft $1,187 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,306 Sq Ft $1,637 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,234 Sq Ft $983 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Lafayette
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Idlewood Park 591 Sq Ft $767/mo
- South College Road 623 Sq Ft $788/mo
- Fair Oaks 623 Sq Ft $788/mo
- Ambassador Gardens 714 Sq Ft $862/mo
- Montgomery Park 750 Sq Ft $891/mo
- Whittington Park 720 Sq Ft $930/mo
- Huntington Park 713 Sq Ft $986/mo
- Kings Haven 680 Sq Ft $1,022/mo
- Broadmoor South 654 Sq Ft $1,127/mo
- Harbor Lights 755 Sq Ft $1,138/mo
Getting Around Lafayette
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