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Opelousas, LA

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A city that prides itself in history and cultural cuisine

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History and cultural flavors define Louisiana’s third oldest city, Opelousas. Historic homes, museums, and a town square reflect the city’s rich history and cultural roots. The city is the foundation for Cajun and Creole flavors, and the community unites through classic Louisiana cuisine like roux, boudin, and gumbo. Opelousas houses the St. Landry Parish Airport and is zoned into the St. Landry Parish School District. Residents enjoy easy access to major highways, and downtown’s cluster of antique shops, boutiques, and Cajun restaurants.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is Old Federal Courthouse in Opelousas. Though not all listed on the national register, there are a multitude of must-visit historical sites in the area. The Louisiana Orphan Train Museum is a popular spot, as well as the historic mansion known as the “Hidden Capital of Louisiana” that served as the governor’s home during the Civil War. Apartments and houses are very affordable in this area, so find your perfect rental and begin enjoying the rich history, community, and seasonings of Opelousas, Louisiana.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Opelousas, LA is $640 for one bedroom, and $772 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Opelousas has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$640/month
590 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Park Vista Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

575 Students

6
out of 10

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

322 Students

5
out of 10

Plaisance Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-8

220 Students

5
out of 10

Grolee Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

474 Students

4
out of 10

Opelousas Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

246 Students

4
out of 10

Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts

Public

Grades 7-12

258 Students

10
out of 10

Plaisance Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-8

220 Students

5
out of 10

Opelousas Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

456 Students

2
out of 10

Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts

Public

Grades 7-12

258 Students

10
out of 10

Northwest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

582 Students

4
out of 10

Opelousas Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

840 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.