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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • On site laundry facilities
  • Centrally located
  • Two on site laundry facilities
  • Accent brick wall

Location

3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
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Management

Frontline Management Group

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Leasing office

(337) 265-1590

Property Overview

Congress Gardens earns a standout rating from Zumper, with top marks for price, amenities, location, and quality, plus strong trustworthiness. Its swimming pool, on-site laundry, and central location add convenience, while nearby transit, walkability, parks, grocery options, restaurants, and public spaces support social, wellness, and sustainability-oriented living.

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

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Congress Gardens is one of the top properties in this neighborhood. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

Spacious 1 and 2-Bedroom Apartments in Lafayette – MOVE IN SPECIAL!2 bed1 bath768 sqft$950 /mo1 unit available
2 bedroom large2 bed1 bath865 sqft$950 /mo1 unit availableCALL ABOUT OUR MOVE IN SPECIAL! This unit offers accent brick wall, either new vinyl wood plank flooring or new carpet in upstairs units, new light fixtures and plumbing fixtures and updated paint colors. Each of our units include stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Congress Gardens is centrally located and offers convenience to the finest schools, hospitals, shops and restaurants in town. Our community offers a sparkling swimming pool, two on site laundry facilities and access to 24/7 maintenance. Come visit our friendly staff and see for yourself why our units rent so quickly! Now zoned for Woodvale School District! Call us today at 337-984-3131. Application online at Frontlinelouisiana. com

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Amenities for Congress Gardens

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryTwo Laundry Facilities
Water/Sewer

Grounds

Swimming Pool

Services

24/7 MaintenanceGarbage
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

Property details

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About Congress Gardens

HomeApartments in Lafayette Congress Gardens

Celebrate 2020 in newly renovated 2 Bedroom! - $20 Application Fee! First month rent only $220! Our largest two bedroom apartment at Congress Gardens Apartments! This unit offers either new vinyl wood plank flooring or new carpet, new light fixtures and plumbing fixtures and updated paint colors. Each of our units include stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Congress Gardens is centrally located and offers convenience to the finest schools, hospitals, shops and restaurants in town. Our community offers a swimming pool, two on site laundry facilities and access to 24/7 maintenance. Come visit our friendly staff and see for yourself why our units rent so quickly! Now zoned for Woodvale School District! Call us today at 337-504-4404.


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.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Congress Gardens is one of the top properties in this neighborhood. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Congress Gardens
Price·10A 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.
Congress Gardens offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A 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.
Congress Gardens stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Congress Gardens offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Congress Gardens has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Congress Gardens.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Congress Gardens has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Good place to live, nice and quiet.

Michael Mellon

Michael Mellon

Dec 05, 2017

I so enjoy this place and am very thankful to be here. Unlike other places we have been, this complex is very clean, quiet, and residents are helpful and respectful. I would encourage anyone looking for an awesome place to live to come to Congress Gardens.

Christina LaRue- Grijalva

Christina LaRue- Grijalva

Jul 30, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Congress Gardens is great for:

Wellness

  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • On-site pool or spa
  • There are 18 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 5 farmers markets or health food stores nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 77 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 1 park 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 Congress Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Lafayette

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Congress Gardens to be 22% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lafayette.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Lafayette
A table of studio rental data trends in Lafayette
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$787
August 2024$695
September 2024$706
October 2024$695
November 2024$713
December 2024$740
January 2025$762
February 2025$785
March 2025$785
April 2025$785
May 2025$740
June 2025$695
July 2025$751
August 2025$798
September 2025$775
October 2025$793
November 2025$808
December 2025$841
January 2026$852
February 2026$1,189
March 2026$1,224
April 2026$1,145
May 2026$1,152
June 2026$1,499

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 3603 W Congress St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$38,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near Congress Gardens

S.J. Montgomery Elementary School

600 foreman dr

lafayette, LA, 70506

PK, K-5Public
B-

Lerosen Preparatory Academy

516 w pinhook rd

lafayette, LA, 70503

K-12Public

Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

801 mudd ave

lafayette, LA, 70501

K-5Public
C+

Martial Billeaud Elementary School

500 e fairfield dr

broussard, LA, 70518

PK, K-5Public
B+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Lafayette near 3603 W Congress St

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 3603 W Congress St, Lafayette

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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