Photo courtesy of Acadiana Advocate

Finding a place to live in Lafayette is proving to be a massive hurdle for local renters. Psychology student Cassie Boudreaux spent months balancing two jobs and saving up, only to face strict landlord rules and intense competition.

With Lafayette recently named one of the fastest-rising small rental markets in the U.S., the number of applicants per unit has nearly doubled.

Read the full story to see how local renters are navigating high costs, picky landlords, and a tightening market

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