Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$2,425/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $2,425 per month as of May 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, CO
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,270, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,485 |  7% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | 8% | 132% | |
2 bedroom | $2,225 | 3% | 70% | |
3 bedroom | $2,637 | 19% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,675 | 6% | 12% |
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 | $2,270 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
132%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
70%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,637
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
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
$2,270
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
4%
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
24%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, CO is 8% higher than the median rent in Brighton, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,250
1%$1,320
43%$2,997
3%$1,769
8%$2,025
8%$2,895
2%$1,950
4%$1,795
1%$1,995
2%$1,790
3%$3,500
5%$2,000
Discover rentals in Lafayette, CO
3d ago
1100 Sir Galahad Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
750 S Lafayette Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,898
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
975 Sir Galahad Dr #A, Lafayette, CO 80026
2 beds
1 bath
$1,660
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
6h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,580–$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd #1431A, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,755–$5,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
3.5 baths
$4,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2870 Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,580–$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd #1431A, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,755–$5,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2870 Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd #1431A, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,755–$5,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
4 beds
4 baths
$3,500
$3,350
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available May 18
2d ago
Verified
2870 Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
235 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,580–$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lafayette
5 beds
3 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House 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 $2,425 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
Lafayette's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. Both apartment types experienced rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 5.6% and two-bedrooms declining 3.5%.
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).