Claiborne, LA 24 Apartments for Rent

Cairborne, LA, is so proud of its history that it packaged it up all nice and pretty for visitors. You can learn all about the interesting history of this town with a "driving CD" and brochure about the 156 cemeteries in the area, if you just pony up $4.

Claiborne, first settled in the early 18th century, is a community in historic Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. In this rapidly growing community, new residents happily coexist with descendants of the founding families, united in their appreciation of the area's long history and charming beauty. Claiborne is also just a stone's throw from the city of Monroe, Louisiana.

Moving to Claiborne

Although Claiborne is growing rapidly, it is not too difficult to find an apartment for rent here. While a high percentage of the housing for rent consists of single-family homes with three or more bedrooms, there is a broad range of choices for renters, from one-bedroom apartments for rent to townhouses for rent. Rents are in line with average household incomes, and the overall cost of living is relatively low. If you're renting, just be sure to bring copies of your ID, proof of employment, bank statements, a credit report, and letters of reference to show the landlord.

This being Louisiana, summer temperatures average in the mid-80s, making cooling costs a consideration. Winter temperatures average in the mid-40s. Typically, tenants are responsible for paying their own utilities.

Living in Claiborne

Wallace Dean Road, Claiborne's main thoroughfare, has all the amenities residents need: grocery store, pharmacy, bank, hardware store, and restaurants. Nearby Monroe also offers plenty of shopping and restaurant choices. Claiborne is a predominantly professional, suburban community, and many of its residents commute the 15 minutes to Monroe for work.

First settled by the French in 1720, then claimed for Spain in 1769, Claiborne has a colorful history that is proudly kept alive by its residents. During the Civil War, Claiborne found itself first a training ground for Confederate soldiers, then a refugee settlement for civilians fleeing the conflict to the east, and, finally, a trading post for union soldiers. Though the community is quickly growing, it remains close-knit; residents are united by their pride in their shared history.

A key feature of the community is the D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge, which offers locals and visitors alike abundant, year-round hunting and fishing opportunities. With over 17,000 acres of wetlands and hardwood forests, game is varied and includes many species of birds, deer, raccoons, coyotes, and beavers. And for those for whom hunting and fishing is less appealing, Claiborne is close to a number of well-known cultural attractions: the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum, the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens (formerly the home of Joseph Biedenharn, founder of the Coca-Cola Company), and the Masur Museum of Arts.

Claiborne, Louisiana, is a picturesque country community bordered by lush nature and abundant wildlife, yet just minutes from a vibrant city center steeped in culture and history. Truly the best of both worlds.