Lanett is a city in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 7,897. Lanett is located in eastern Alabama, on the Chattahoochee River, northeast of Montgomery. One of the major industries is cotton milling. The city's name is derived from Lanier and Bennett, founders of the West Point Pepperell Co. Lanett apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Lanett apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.