Apartments for Rent in Opelousas, LA

Prices and availability in Opelousas, LA were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Opelousas, LA are: 150 - Dogwood and 1898 Louisiana 3043.

The average rent in Opelousas, LA is $1,141.

In Opelousas 47% of the housing is rented out compared to 53% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 3% of Opelousas's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 36% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 52% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Opelousas is 32 years old, with 35% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Opelousas are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 76% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 16% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.