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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Different floor plans
  • Renovated building

Location

217 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA|Downtown Lafayette
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Management

Shook Property Management

Leasing office

(765) 420-8200

Property Overview

The Press is a highly rated, competitively priced community with a 9.1 overall expert score, highlighted by perfect marks for amenities and strong ratings for location, quality, and trustworthiness. Residents can choose from different floor plans in a renovated building featuring vaulted ceilings and stainless steel appliances, while enjoying strong walkability, nearby transit, abundant parks and fitness options, and a vibrant dining and entertainment scene.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.1
Excellent
The Press is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Amenities and Price, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath700+ sqft$1,200–$1,475 /mo2 units availableOne of our biggest units! Come check out the Press Apartments in the heart of downtown Lafayette! The formal printing press and newspaper editor's building has been completely renovated to industrial style apartments featuring stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, secured entry locks for the building, and much more! Different floor plans available. Landlord pays water! Up to 2 pets allowed. For more information, give us a call at 765.420.8200 and/or visit shookpropertymanagement com

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Amenities for The Press

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Air
High CeilingsVaulted Ceiling
Water

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveOven
Oven/StoveRange
RefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliances
Washer and Dryer

Building

Bike RoomBike Storage Room
Cats OKControlled Access
Controlled Access BuildingDogs OK
Fitness Center

Services

Valet Trash Service

Neighborhood

Close To CampusDowntown Location
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About The Press

HomeApartments in LafayetteDowntown Lafayette The Press

One of our biggest units! Come check out the Press Apartments in the heart of downtown Lafayette! The formal printing press and newspaper editor's building has been completely renovated to industrial style apartments featuring stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, secured entry locks for the building, and much more! Different floor plans available. Landlord pays water! Up to 2 pets allowed. For more information, give us a call at 765.420.8200 and/or visit shookpropertymanagement com


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.1
/10
Excellent
The Press is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Amenities and Price, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated The Press
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Press stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Press stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Press is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
The Press has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 4 highest rated

I was a tenet of a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment at The Press for three years from 2019 to 2022. I had an excellent experience throughout my time there. The buildings location, 2 miles from Purdue's chemistry buildings, made my bike commute as a graduate student ideal (not too long, not too short). I never had an issue with any of the apartment's lights, appliances, or plumbing. The buildings walls are not soundproof but they are fairly thick. Plus the respectful tenets of the building were peaceful and clean. If you can can grab one of these, in high demand, apartments, then I suggest you do so. I recommend them without reservation.

Kevin Scrudders

Kevin Scrudders

Jul 26, 2022

I am a current tenant at the Press, and I cannot say enough good things about this apartment complex! I love the historical feel of the building and how it still has some of the “old” feel but with a modern touch. The staff are so great, and the building is always clean. Walking distance to everything in downtown…we won’t be moving anytime soon :)

Meredith Helstrom

Meredith Helstrom

Apr 16, 2023

We’re sharing just 4 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

The Press is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 26 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 5 farmers markets or health food stores nearby

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 14 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 135 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 22 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • The area has transit options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Press compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 860 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
Studio is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Downtown Lafayette

1-bedroom apartments at The Press cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Lafayette.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Downtown Lafayette
Lafayette
A table of studio rental data trends in Lafayette
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$850
June 2024$779
July 2024$812
August 2024$839
September 2024$830
October 2024$794
November 2024$885
December 2024$955
January 2025$999
February 2025$993
March 2025$974
April 2025$875
May 2025$851
June 2025$893
July 2025$894
August 2025$839
September 2025$770
October 2025$773
November 2025$811
December 2025$900
January 2026$903
February 2026$899
March 2026$895
April 2026$879
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Lafayette
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,042
December 2024$1,035
January 2025$1,068
February 2025$1,072
March 2025$1,114
April 2025$1,150
May 2025$1,195
November 2025$1,038
December 2025$1,044
January 2026$1,038
February 2026$1,012
March 2026$1,000
April 2026$989

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near The Press

Thomas Miller Elementary School

700 s 4th st

lafayette, IN, 47905

K-4Public
C+

Bauer Family Resource - Copper Gate

3130 coppergate circle

lafayette, IN, 47909

PKPublic
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Getting around Lafayette near 217 N 6th St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 217 N 6th St, Lafayette

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 217 N 6th St

Better World Market
402 Brown St
Pay Less Super Markets
2200 Greenbush St
La Tapatia
3100 Cincinnati St
Arni's Commissary
2415 N 18th St
La Chiquita
1440 Sagamore Pkwy N

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