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  10. Building Photo - 105 Debra Ln
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $775
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    Base Rent$775
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$775

    105 Debra Ln Unit 105

    105 Debra Ln, Ruston, LA 71270
  11. Building Photo - 920 Eastland Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $575
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    Base Rent$575
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$575

    920 Eastland Ave Unit 920 Eastland Ave

    920 Eastland Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

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Ruston, LA Apartments for Rent

Ruston is a small city in north-central Louisiana and serves as the parish seat of Lincoln Parish, best known as the home of Louisiana Tech University, which enrolls around 13,000 students across its two campuses. Those looking for apartments for rent in Ruston will find a range of options to fit different budgets, from contemporary apartment communities near campus to properties located throughout the city's quiet residential areas. With a population of around 22,000, the city offers an affordable rental market, with average rents for one-bedroom apartments around $874 and two-bedroom units averaging $953.

Renting in Ruston appeals to those seeking affordability and accessibility in a setting shaped by education and local industry. Downtown Ruston features cafes, bars, and cultural venues like the historic Dixie Center for the Arts, while major employers including Louisiana Tech University, Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and Hunt Forest Products provide steady employment opportunities. The city sits conveniently on Interstate 20, offering straightforward access to larger cities in Texas and Mississippi. Neighborhoods such as Cypress Springs, Chautauqua Hills, and Creekwood provide renters with choices ranging from contemporary communities near local amenities to quieter settings surrounded by parks and recreational areas.

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Public University
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Ruston High School

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Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
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Ruston Junior High School

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Grades 6-8
558 Students
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Ruston Elementary School

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Grades K-5
341 Students
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Cypress Springs Elementary School

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Grades K-5
385 Students

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