Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, LA
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            1 BED$1,255+2 BEDS$1,460+3 BEDS$1,865+
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            |1 BED$1,192+2 BEDS$1,427+3 BEDS$1,655+The Waters at Settlers Trace536 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            Price Drop. $578 Off|1 BED$1,098+2 BEDS$1,396+3 BEDS$1,691+The Reserve At Couret Farms111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507
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            2 BEDS$1,725+3 BEDS$1,855+Cottages at Creekview349 Ridge Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506
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            Discounts|1 BED$1,108+2 BEDS$1,225+3 BEDS$1,434+Ansley Walk1200 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
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            Rent Special|1 BED$860+2 BEDS$1,025+3 BEDS$1,345+Greystone Apartments116 Reserve Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
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            Price Drop. $188 Off|1 BED$1,192+2 BEDS$1,291+3 BEDS$1,519+Robley Place1100 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
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            Price Drop. $160 Off|1 BED$799+2 BEDS$865+3 BEDS$1,125+Lux of Lafayette317 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506
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            Price Drop. $224 Off|1 BED$1,065+2 BEDS$1,235+3 BEDS$1,565+Lafayette Gardens110 E Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            |2 BEDS$1,700+3 BEDS$1,800+Sweetwater Point Cottages4400 Chemin Metairie Pky, Youngsville, LA 70592
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            Good Value2 BEDS$1,813+3 BEDS$1,855+Cottages at Sugar Mill Pond200 Crick Point Way, Youngsville, LA 70592
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            Price Drop. $684 Off|1 BED$1,064+2 BEDS$1,318+Waterview Apartment Homes201 Prescott Blvd, Youngsville, LA 70592
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            |1 BED$1,203+2 BEDS$1,484+3 BEDS$1,430+The Waters at West Village1313 Apollo Rd, Scott, LA 70583
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            1 BED$1,290+2 BEDS$1,510+3 BEDS$1,825+The Reserve at River Place5530 Ambassador Caffery Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$840+2 BEDS$1,185+Peppertree Apartment Homes1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
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            1 BED$760+2 BEDS$890+3 BEDS$1,075+Stonegate Apartments301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
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            1 BED$895+2 BEDS$1,095+3 BEDS$1,295+Elora Place3606 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$690+2 BEDS$1,000+3 BEDS$1,445+Bayou Shadows Apartment Homes101 Westwood Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
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            2 BEDS$2,500+3 BEDS$1,845+The Cottage at East Broussard101 Norcross Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$1,370+2 BEDS$1,405+3 BEDS$1,695+Villa Broussard231 Saint Nazaire Rd, Broussard, LA 70518
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            1 BED$1,060+2 BEDS$1,230+3 BEDS$1,460+Reserve at Squirrel Run2118 W Old Spanish Trl, New Iberia, LA 70560
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            1 BED$1,235+2 BEDS$1,305+3 BEDS$1,650+Plantation Crossing215 Republic Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$1,230+2 BEDS$1,275+Audubon Lake Apartment Homes1019 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$750+2 BEDS$925+3 BEDS$1,075+Basswood2820 Louisiana Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
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            1 BED$879+2 BEDS$628+3 BEDS$583+Bridgeway Apartments II411 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
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            1 BED$779+2 BEDS$850+Acadian Point Apartments221 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$1,185+2 BEDS$1,425+3 BEDS$1,670+Chateau Mirage Apartment Homes1630 Rue Du Belier, Lafayette, LA 70506
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            STUDIO$947+1 BED$1,150+2 BEDS$1,411+3 BEDS$1,679+Mainstreet Annex at River Ranch111 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$895+2 BEDS$920+Diamond Lakes Apartment Homes2700 Ambassador Caffery Pky, Lafayette, LA 70506
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            1 BED$1,041+2 BEDS$1,306+3 BEDS$1,613+Mainstreet at River Ranch201 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$1,185+2 BEDS$1,400+3 BEDS$1,570+Chateau Des Lions Apartment Homes6000 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
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            2 BEDS$1,121+3 BEDS$1,695+Maison Bocage Apartments655 Marie Antoinette, 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
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            1 BED$1,114+2 BEDS$1,191+3 BEDS$1,681+The Plantation at Lafayette211 Liberty Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$932+2 BEDS$1,004+The Arts Apartments At Broussard Crossing111 Edie Ann Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
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            1 BED$1,089+2 BEDS$1,412+The Crescent at River Ranch1042 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
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 $703 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 706 Sq Ft $1,007 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 971 Sq Ft $1,177 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,287 Sq Ft $1,516 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,234 Sq Ft $979 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Lafayette
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- South College Road 619 Sq Ft $757/mo
- Fair Oaks 619 Sq Ft $757/mo
- Minglewood Park 627 Sq Ft $763/mo
- College Green 636 Sq Ft $796/mo
- Ambassador Gardens 705 Sq Ft $849/mo
- Idlewood Park 627 Sq Ft $855/mo
- Whittington Park 720 Sq Ft $892/mo
- Bell Heights 635 Sq Ft $901/mo
- Huntington Park 713 Sq Ft $991/mo
- Kings Haven 705 Sq Ft $1,067/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Lafayette $1,056/mo
- Scott $1,267/mo
- Youngsville $1,268/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Lafayette, LA
What are the average rent costs in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,007.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Lafayette, LA is $703.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA is $1,007.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA is $1,177.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA is $1,516.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA is $979.
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