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  2. Resort Style Pool - The Waters at Settlers Trace
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    1 BED
    $1,383
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300 - $1,400
    Required Monthly Fees$83 - $103
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,383 - $1,503

    The Waters at Settlers Trace

    536 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
    (225) 414-4479
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    1 BED
    $1,198+
    2 BEDS
    $1,403+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,115 - $1,384
    Required Monthly Fees$83 - $103
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,198 - $1,487

    The Waters at West Village

    1313 Apollo Rd, Scott, LA 70583
    (337) 267-8913
  28. $260 Off
    Price Drop. $260 Off
    1 BED
    $931+
    2 BEDS
    $643+
    3 BEDS
    $598+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$583 - $1,385
    Required Monthly Fees$15
    Total Monthly Price$598 - $1,327

    Bridgeway Apartments II

    411 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
    (337) 279-2827
  29. Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,252+
    2 BEDS
    $797+
    3 BEDS
    $681+
    4 BEDS
    $631+

    The Quarters

    501 Stewart St, Lafayette, LA 70501
    (337) 273-0257
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Living & Renting in Lafayette

Lafayette at a Glance

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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.

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Education

Public University
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Early College Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
245 Students
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Lafayette High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,852 Students
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Acadiana High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,813 Students
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O. Comeaux High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,098 Students
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Edgar Martin Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
490 Students
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L.J. Alleman Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
952 Students

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