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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Open-concept kitchen and living room
  • Vinyl flooring throughout

Location

318 S 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA|Ellsworth Romig
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(765) 337-2721

Property Overview

Railhouse Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with an overall Zumper expert rating of 7.9 out of 10, plus high marks for price, amenities, and location. It also stands out for nearby dining, entertainment, and walkability, along with transit access, parks, and pet-friendly services. Notable features include on-site laundry, off-street parking, an open-concept kitchen and living room, and vinyl flooring throughout.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.9
Very Good
Railhouse Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath497 sqft$879 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to this newly renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom upstairs apartment featuring an open-concept kitchen and living room, vinyl flooring throughout, a dishwasher, on-site laundry, and off-street parking. Conveniently located close to downtown Lafayette and on the city bus route. Tenant is responsible for electric. Contact us today to schedule a showing!

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Amenities for Railhouse Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningNewly Renovated
Vinyl Flooring

Appliances

Electric StoveRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Neighborhood

Close To DowntownOn Bus Route

Other

Water, Sewage & Trash
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

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About Railhouse Apartments

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Welcome to this newly renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom upstairs apartment featuring an open-concept kitchen and living room, vinyl flooring throughout, a dishwasher, on-site laundry, and off-street parking. Conveniently located close to downtown Lafayette and on the city bus route. Tenant is responsible for electric. Contact us today to schedule a showing!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Railhouse Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Railhouse Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Railhouse Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Ellsworth Romig. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Railhouse Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Railhouse Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Railhouse Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Railhouse Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Railhouse Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Railhouse Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 111 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 20 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 186 mixed-use spaces nearby

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 9 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Railhouse Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Ellsworth Romig

1-bedroom apartments at Railhouse Apartments cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Ellsworth Romig.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Ellsworth Romig
Lafayette
A table of studio rental data trends in Lafayette
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$824
October 2024$794
November 2024$885
December 2024$955
January 2025$999
February 2025$993
March 2025$974
April 2025$875
May 2025$851
June 2025$893
July 2025$894
August 2025$839
September 2025$770
October 2025$773
November 2025$811
December 2025$900
January 2026$903
February 2026$899
March 2026$895
April 2026$872
May 2026$852
June 2026$841
July 2026$770
August 2026$780
September 2026$830
A table of studio rental data trends in Ellsworth Romig
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$961
December 2024$999
January 2025$999
February 2025$999
March 2025$999
April 2025$999
May 2025$936
June 2025$903
July 2025$899
August 2025$852
September 2025$719
October 2025$699
November 2025$775
December 2025$899
January 2026$899
February 2026$899
March 2026$899
April 2026$886
May 2026$844
June 2026$849
July 2026$886
August 2026$825

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,160/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,160 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $879.
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Schools near Railhouse Apartments

Thomas Miller Elementary School

700 s 4th st

lafayette, IN, 47905

K-4Public
C+

Bauer Family Resource - Copper Gate

3130 coppergate circle

lafayette, IN, 47909

PKPublic
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Getting around Lafayette near 318 S 5th St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 318 S 5th St, Lafayette

Groceries

7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Explore the area around 318 S 5th St

Better World Market
402 Brown St
La Tapatia
3100 Cincinnati St
Pay Less Super Markets
2200 Greenbush St
Jalisco Groceries
3315 McCarty Ln
ALDI
957 Sagamore Pkwy S

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