Room enough for everyone, including your pet. Not many Lafayette apartments are pet friendly. But we understand they’re part of the family, and that man’s best friend deserves a place on the couch, on the rug, and maybe even at the table. Our pet friendly apartments in Lafayette are designed with you in mind.
Live life to the fullest. Of all the apartments Lafayette has to offer, Overlook Pointe‘s floor plans are among the largest. In Overlook Pointe‘s apartments for rent, Lafayette will have everything you need to make the home you deserve: from the dishwasher to the extra storage closet.
Everything you need at your doorstep. Because there are so many apartments for rent in Lafayette, renters have to be diligent to get what they want. One thing that sets us apart is how close we are to shopping. As you live at Overlook Pointe, stocking the fridge and pantry won’t be an all-day affair.
With a 48-hour average repair request completion time, professionals take care of the maintenance of your home. Today is your time to relax and live in the confidence that our team will take care of everything. That’s why everyone raves about Overlook Pointe: we go above and beyond the other apartments Lafayette has to offer.
Founded in 1825, Lafayette, Indiana has been a trading center for more than three centuries dating back to the establishment of a French fort in 171 on the Wabash River. It is the seat of Tippecanoe County, which is the home of more than 170,000 residents. Lafayette is also closely associated with West Lafayette, the home of Purdue University, on the opposite side of the Wabash River.
History & Culture
In its earliest days Lafayette was a shipping center for riverboats on the Wabash River. Lafayette was named after French Revolutionary War General Lafayette, who significantly aided the United States during the war. It has been the hub farming and industry in the region thanks to its location between Indianapolis in Chicago. Purdue University was established in 1869 in West Lafayette and is one of the most respected public universities in the United States with an enrollment of nearly 40,000 students.
Transportation
Local public transportation is provided by CityBus, which offers multiple bus routes seven days a week in both Lafayette and West Lafayette. The Lafayette area is served by Interstate 65, making it an easy 60-minute drive to Indianapolis or 2-hour drive to Chicago. Both Amtrak and Greyhound also service the city.
Restaurants
Lafayette has a bustling downtown with multiple restaurants and bars to choose from. BRU Burger bar in downtown Lafayette offers a wide array of burgers, fries, and shakes with a full bar menu. Just across the river in West Lafayette Triple XXX Family Restaurant has been featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and is famous for its homemade root beer.
Things to Do
Through Purdue University the Lafayette area has a wealth of entertainment options year-round. Elliott Hall of Music regularly welcomes large musical acts and also is the home of the famous PMO Christmas Show. Numerous other speakers, comedians, and performers also appear regularly on campus. The Lafayette Aviators are a collegiate summer baseball league team playing in the Prospect League each summer. Purdue also is a member of the Big Ten Conference in athletics and regularly sells out Mackey Arena and Ross-Ade stadium for basketball and football, respectively.
