Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 11, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$2,248/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $2,248 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $348 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, CO
Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lafayette, CO
Rent prices in Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $2,221, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,233.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 12% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,770 | 3% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,222 | 1% | 31% | |
3 bedroom | $2,695 | 7% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 10% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lafayette, CO.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,221 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,075 | 3% | 12% | |
Houses | $2,695 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $685 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,222
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lafayette, CO.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,221
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lafayette, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Lafayette, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lafayette and Brighton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lafayette
18%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, CO is 6% lower than the median rent in Brighton, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,395
5%$1,550
24%$3,000
2%$1,634
3%$2,710
4%$2,685
13%$1,835
12%$1,827
16%$2,225
4%$1,966
15%$3,387
2%$1,695
12%Discover rentals in Lafayette, CO
23h ago
Verified
601 Merlin Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$9,222
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 1-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
750 S Lafayette Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,898
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
707 E Baseline Rd #B, Lafayette, CO 80026
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,770–$3,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd #1353A, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,975–$5,085
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lafayette
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
3.5 baths
$4,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
23h ago
Verified
601 Merlin Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$9,222
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 1-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2870 Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$3,050
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,770–$3,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
601 Merlin Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$9,222
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 1-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2870 Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$3,050
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,770–$3,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd #1353A, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,975–$5,085
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
601 Merlin Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$9,222
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 1-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2870 Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$3,050
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
1410 Crete Ct #F, Lafayette, CO 80026
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lafayette, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Lafayette rental market.
How much is rent in Lafayette?
The average rent in Lafayette is $2,248 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $348 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
December offers the best rental deals in Lafayette, with rents running about 7% lower than the peak summer month of June.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).