FAQ | Theater Street

Freshmen may lease at Theater Street Apartments when their housing choice complies with UL Lafayette’s residency policy and the community’s application requirements. UL Lafayette generally requires unmarried, full-time, first-time freshmen to live in university-managed housing while space is available. Students subject to that requirement should obtain an approved exemption permitting their planned living arrangement before signing an off-campus lease. Signing a private lease does not waive the university’s requirement.

No. Theater Street Apartments is privately operated off-campus housing and is not part of UL Lafayette’s university housing system. Residents apply and sign a lease directly with Theater Street rather than through the university. UL Lafayette students should separately confirm that their housing choice complies with any university residency requirements that apply to them.

UL Lafayette operates commuter buses between Cajun Field and its main campus. Cajun Field is within walking distance of Theater Street Apartments. Check the university’s current transportation information and live tracking for boarding locations, schedules, and rider requirements. Residents who drive to Cajun Field must obtain the university parking permit required for that lot.

Theater Street Apartments offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 535 to 1,191 square feet. Options include the A1 one-bedroom; B1, B2, and B3 two-bedroom layouts; and C1 and C2 three-bedroom layouts. Furnished and unfurnished choices are available, with availability varying by layout, space option, and lease term.

All three layouts have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. B1 has 785 square feet, B2 has 828 square feet, and B3 has 1,021 square feet. B1 and B3 place the bedrooms on opposite sides of the shared living area, while B2 groups the bedrooms on the same side. Bathroom entrances and closet arrangements also differ, so compare the drawings when choosing your preferred layout.

Both layouts have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. C1 has a galley-style kitchen, while the C2 Deluxe layout opens the kitchen toward the shared living area with a breakfast-bar peninsula. Both layouts place one bedroom on one side of the apartment and two bedrooms on the other. Compare the drawings and available room options to choose the arrangement that works best for you.

Bathroom arrangements depend on the floor plan. B1 and B3 provide a bathroom connected to each bedroom. B2 has two bathrooms, but one is accessed from the hallway rather than directly from a bedroom. The C1 and C2 three-bedroom layouts have two bathrooms and include a shared bathroom arrangement. The A1 one-bedroom apartment has its own bathroom. Review the specific drawing before selecting your apartment.

Yes. Theater Street Apartments include a washer and dryer inside the apartment, so residents can do laundry at home without using a shared community laundry room.

Theater Street Apartments include a refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Appliance finishes vary by apartment. Residents should bring their own cookware, dishes, utensils, and any small countertop appliances they want to use.

Private patios or balconies are available with select apartments at Theater Street. Outdoor-space arrangements vary, so confirm the patio or balcony features of the apartment you select with the leasing team.

Residents should bring personal belongings and household essentials such as bedding, towels, cookware, dishes, utensils, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and personal electronics. For a furnished apartment, confirm the furniture package and mattress size before purchasing additional items. For an unfurnished apartment, plan to provide your own bedroom, living-room, and dining furniture. Kitchen appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer are provided.

Both types of pricing can appear, depending on the space option selected. An option labeled “Furnished Per Person” or “Unfurnished Per Person” shows the rental installment for one resident. An option labeled “Entire Unit Furnished” or “Entire Unit Unfurnished” shows the rate for the whole apartment. Some three-bedroom listings also offer separate primary-bedroom or two-bedroom packages. Check the exact space-option label, furnishing selection, and lease term before comparing prices.

Theater Street Apartments offers 12-month leases, with 10-month options listed for selected leasing periods. Exact start dates, end dates, and availability vary by apartment and leasing period. Contact the leasing office at (337) 443-7920 to confirm the terms available for your preferred layout and furnishing option.

Select Apply Now on the Theater Street Apartments website and create an applicant account to begin. You can save your progress, return to complete your application, and check its status online. Review the available floor plans, furnishing options, and lease terms before completing your application.

Yes. Guarantors and co-applicants can complete their application steps online using the invitation sent to their email. They should follow that invitation rather than creating a separate applicant account through the main application form.

Yes. Theater Street Apartments offers online photographs and 360-degree virtual tours of the A1, B1, B2, B3, C1, and C2 apartment layouts, along with the resident clubhouse and business center. Students and parents can explore these spaces remotely before arranging an in-person visit.

Contact the Theater Street leasing office at (337) 443-7920 with your preferred roommates and apartment layout before completing your housing arrangements. The leasing team can explain available options and whether your requests can be accommodated. Roommate matching is also available for applicants who do not already have roommates in mind.

Begin your housing search once you know when you need an apartment. Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so completing the leasing process early gives you more opportunity to choose your preferred layout and furnishing option. UL Lafayette students who are subject to the university’s residency requirement should confirm their eligibility to live off campus before signing.

Contact the leasing office at (337) 443-7920 to ask about other layouts, furnished or unfurnished options, different lease periods, and whether a waiting list is available. Ask how future openings are communicated and confirm availability before making plans around a particular apartment.

Yes. Theater Street Apartments is a gated community. Contact the leasing office for gate-access instructions, guest-entry procedures, and information about accessing the community.

Yes. Theater Street Apartments offers a 24-hour business center with computer workstations and free printing. Residents can use the community’s study seating and work areas for assignments and other tasks. Follow the community’s access instructions and printing procedures.

Yes. Theater Street Apartments offers a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool with a sun deck. The fitness facilities include exercise equipment and a separate stretching room. Residents should follow the posted hours and rules for the pool and other shared amenities.

Theater Street Apartments offers a pickleball court, a social fire pit, and barbecue grills with a picnic area. These spaces provide places to exercise, cook outdoors, and spend time with friends. Follow the community’s posted rules and access hours.

Yes. Theater Street Apartments is a smoke-free community. Residents and guests should follow the community’s smoke-free policy.

Residents can submit routine maintenance requests through the Theater Street Resident Portal, which provides online access to maintenance-request services. The community also offers 24-hour emergency maintenance. For an urgent maintenance issue, follow the community’s emergency-reporting instructions rather than relying only on a routine online request.

Theater Street Apartments provides Amazon Hub package lockers. Contact the leasing office for delivery instructions, registration or access requirements, and package-pickup procedures.

Residents who need to leave before their lease ends should contact the leasing office at (337) 443-7920 before arranging a sublease, lease takeover, or replacement resident. Any arrangement must follow the resident’s lease agreement and obtain any required management approval.

Residents considering an early move-out should review their lease agreement and contact the Theater Street leasing office at (337) 443-7920. The leasing team can explain applicable notice requirements, potential charges, and any available options for the resident’s situation.

Residents who want to stay for another lease term should contact the Theater Street leasing office at (337) 443-7920 before their current lease ends. The leasing team can explain renewal availability, rates, and lease-term options.

Yes. Residents can remain in their apartments during university holidays and academic breaks that fall within their active lease term. Check your lease’s start and end dates when planning housing for summer or other extended breaks.

An individual lease means you are responsible only for your own rent, not your roommates’. If a roommate moves out or misses a payment, you are not financially liable. This leasing style is ideal for students and renters looking for shared apartments in Lafayette without shared financial risk.

Yes. We offer a roommate matching program for residents who don’t already have roommates. During your application, you’ll complete a lifestyle questionnaire so we can pair you with compatible residents. It’s designed to help you feel comfortable and at home.

Rent is due on the 1st of each month.
Residents can pay:

• Online through the secure resident portal (credit/debit card, one-time or recurring)
• In person with check or money order

Online payment is the fastest and most commonly used option.

A guarantor is optional. Applicants may either add a qualified lease guarantor or provide a refundable security deposit equal to two months’ rent. The deposit is returned at the end of the lease based on move-out condition and does not apply toward rent.

Yes. Past residents can log in through the Past Resident section under the Resident tab on our website to access payment records and account information.

Yes. Theater Street Apartments welcomes cats and dogs with prior approval and has an on-site pet park.

The pet policy allows up to two pets per apartment, or one pet when a resident leases a single bedroom in a shared apartment. Breed restrictions apply.

Review the pet policy and confirm applicable charges with the leasing office before bringing a pet to the community.

The following utilities are included:

• Water
• Sewer
• Trash
• Pest control
• Internet

Electricity is split evenly among roommates within each apartment.

Yes. All residents must carry renter’s insurance with at least $100,000 in liability coverage before move-in. Personal property coverage is recommended. Proof of insurance must be provided and kept current throughout the lease.

No. Theater Street Apartments welcomes all qualified applicants, including undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette), South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc), and other colleges and universities, as well as university employees, young professionals, and families.

You do not need to attend UL Lafayette or be enrolled in college to apply.

Theater Street Apartments is located at 200 Theater Street in Lafayette, near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette — 1.7 miles by car).

South Louisiana Community College’s Lafayette campus on Bertrand Drive is another nearby college option. The community is also within walking distance of Cajun Field and near the Cajundome, shopping, and dining.

Students attending UL Lafayette, SoLAcc, and other colleges and universities are welcome to apply.

Theater Street offers furnished and unfurnished apartments. Floor-plan names ending in UF identify unfurnished options, including A1UF, B2UF, and B3UF.

Furnished packages include bedroom furniture, shared living-room furniture, and dining or breakfast-bar seating, depending on the layout. Beds are Full XL or queen-size, depending on the apartment.

Confirm the furniture package and mattress size for your selected apartment before purchasing bedding or additional furniture.

Theater Street Apartments offers on-site outdoor surface parking within its gated community. Residents purchase an annual parking permit that allows them to use the community’s non-guest parking spaces.

Bike racks are also available. Contact the leasing office at (337) 443-7920 for the annual permit price, vehicle-registration instructions, any space-assignment rules, and directions for visitor parking.