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Ansley Walk

Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503

1 BedroomFrom $790

2 Bedrooms$1,039

3 BedroomsFrom $1,325

Cypress Shadows Apartments

Lafayette, Louisiana, 70508

1 BedroomFrom $500

2 BedroomsFrom $600

3 BedroomsFrom $700

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The Arts Apartments at Jefferson Heights

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809

Studio/1 BedroomFrom $625

2 BedroomsFrom $845

2 BedroomsFrom $775

3 BedroomsFrom $995

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Bluebonnet Place Apartments

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809

1 BedroomFrom $775

2 BedroomsFrom $825

3+ BedroomsFrom $945

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If you are married and need a roomy apartment in Lafayette there are a good mix of spots - among Lafayette's delightful and far flung neighborhoods you will find the ideal apartment for you and your family. You can easily find family friendly apartments in Lafayette using MyNewPlace and searching for apartment amenities like a laundry center.

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Lafayette Apartment Rental Market

Household Income

Household Income	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than $10,000	13.7%	15.6%	-1.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.3%	8.6%	-0.3%
$15,000 to $19,999	7.0%	7.6%	-0.6%
$20,000 to $24,999	6.5%	7.4%	-0.9%
$25,000 to $29,999	7.0%	7.0%	+0.0%
$30,000 to $34,999	6.3%	6.5%	-0.2%
$35,000 to $39,999	5.6%	5.9%	-0.3%
$40,000 to $44,999	5.1%	5.3%	-0.2%
$45,000 to $49,999	4.3%	4.5%	-0.2%
$50,000 to $59,999	8.2%	7.9%	+0.3%
$60,000 to $74,999	8.6%	8.6%	+0.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	8.7%	7.6%	+1.1%
$100,000 to $124,999	4.4%	3.4%	+1.0%
$125,000 to $149,999	2.2%	1.4%	+0.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.8%	1.2%	+0.6%
$200,000 or more	2.4%	1.4%	+1.0%

Cost of Living

Share of Household Income Spent on Rent	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 10.0%	6.5%	7.1%	-0.6%
10.0% to 14.9%	13.9%	11.5%	+2.4%
15.0% to 19.9%	14.8%	12.5%	+2.3%
20.0% to 24.9%	12.7%	10.8%	+1.9%
25.0% to 29.9%	8.6%	8.6%	+0.0%
30.0% to 34.9%	6.3%	6.2%	+0.1%
35.0% to 39.9%	5.0%	4.6%	+0.4%
40.0% to 49.9%	6.2%	6.5%	-0.3%
50.0% or more	18.0%	18.7%	-0.7%
Not computed	8.1%	13.4%	-5.3%

Age Demographic of Renters

Age Demographic of Renters	City	State	City Compared to State
15 to 24 years	21.8%	14.8%	+7.0%
25 to 34 years	29.5%	26.8%	+2.7%
35 to 44 years	20.1%	22.4%	-2.3%
45 to 54 years	13.8%	15.6%	-1.8%
55 to 64 years	6.1%	8.3%	-2.2%
65 to 74 years	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%
75 to 84 years	3.0%	4.4%	-1.4%
85 years and over	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%

Travel Time to Work

Travel Time to Work	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 30 minutes	46.7%	35.7%	+11.0%
30 to 44 minutes	15.8%	22.5%	-6.7%
45 to 59 minutes	6.2%	12.1%	-5.9%
60 or more minutes	31.2%	29.7%	+1.5%

Source: 2000 Census

Average Apartment Rent in Lafayette, Louisiana

# Bedrooms	Jan	Dec	Aug	3 Month % change
Studio	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
1 Bed	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
2 Bed	N/A	N/A	$923	0%
3 Bed	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%

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Lafayette Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Lafayette have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Lafayette apartment was $923 in August. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Lafayette rentals listed below.

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Does Lafayette have any famous museums or exhibitions?
Lafayette's Acadiana Center for the Arts is a sophisticated 7,200 square foot exhibition hall featuring large-scale cutting-edge exhibits from around the nation, as well as local and regional artists. Home to Louisiana's first democratic governor, Alexandre Mounton, the (appropriately named) Alexandre Mounton House Museum is an antebellum town house with a grand collection of antiques, historical documents, and old Mardi Gras costumes. Also in town, the Lafayette Science Museum features a planetarium, rotating educational exhibits, and children's programs.
How is the school system in Lafayette?
The school system in Lafayette consists of 22 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 12 high schools. Numerous Lafayette schools scored very highly on Greatschools.com's scale for their distinguished test scores. The highest-ranking schools in the district include L.J. Alleman Middle School, Paul Breaux Middle School, Broadmoor Elementary, Milton Elementary, and Woodvale Elementary. These schools are universally recognized for their principal leadership, teacher quality, extra curricular activities, parent involvement, safety, and discipline. Many renowned private schools also reside within the community.
Are there big sporting events that people in Lafayette enjoy attending?
Lafayette is home to Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns, the athletic teams of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as well as several semi-professional sports teams. The Louisiana Hurricanes, a semi-pro football team that plays at STM Stadium, are based in Lafayette, as are the IceGators of the Southern Professional Hockey League. As of 2009, Lafayette is home to the Lafayette Wildcatters of the Southern Indoor Football League. In addition, Lafayette's proximity to both New Orleans and Baton Rouge means that there's almost always a game going on.

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