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1 BED$750Bell Downs Apartments
404 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
1 BED$725Stone Bridge
2790 Rodeo Rd, Abbeville, LA 70510 -
1 BED$750
Garden Heights Apartments
101 St. Ferdinand Pl, Youngsville, LA 70592 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$700103 Brutus Dr
103 Brutus Dr, Youngsville, LA 70592 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$700709 Hwy 90 E
709 Hwy 90 E, New Iberia, LA 70560 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$650711 E Lessley St
711 E Lessley St, Rayne, LA 70578 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$800
207 Mills St
207 Mills St, Scott, LA 70583 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$800108 Hummingbird Ln Unit C
108 Hummingbird Ln, Lafayette, LA 70506 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$535414 Verdun St Unit A
414 Verdun St, Lafayette, LA 70501 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$800
126 N Meyers Dr
126 N Meyers Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$695
2 BR apartment available for rent in Lafay... Unit #A
418 Vieux Orleans Cir, Lafayette, LA 70508 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$750
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home available in La...
1603 12th St, Lafayette, LA 70501 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$700
1 Bed 1 Bath Rental
144 High Meadows Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70507 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$750
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243 High Meadows Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70507 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$700
2915 LA-14
2915 LA-14, New Iberia, LA 70560 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$495
2915 LA-14
2915 LA-14, New Iberia, LA 70560
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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 431 Sq Ft $708 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 706 Sq Ft $1,018 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 970 Sq Ft $1,195 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,287 Sq Ft $1,546 / 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
- Minglewood Park 639 Sq Ft $833/mo
- Idlewood Park 645 Sq Ft $834/mo
- South College Road 607 Sq Ft $847/mo
- Fair Oaks 607 Sq Ft $847/mo
- Ambassador Gardens 709 Sq Ft $858/mo
- Montgomery Park 750 Sq Ft $862/mo
- Kings Haven 662 Sq Ft $1,057/mo
- Broadmoor South 649 Sq Ft $1,101/mo
- Fernwood 688 Sq Ft $1,161/mo
- Palms 783 Sq Ft $1,244/mo
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