Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lafayette, IN rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,177/month. Month over month rent also increased by 1.2%, continuing a modest upward trend despite rents remaining 10.1% below the peak from September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette is 39.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers 247 total rentals, providing a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $836/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,215/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,654/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,529/month, covering a broad spectrum of bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oakland Triangle saw rents climb 46.2% year over year to a median of $1,389/month. This rise contrasts with the citywide increase of 2.4% and shows strong local demand in this neighborhood within Lafayette, IN.
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,177/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,177 per month as of June 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $773 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
247
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, IN
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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, IN
Rent prices in Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,214.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $836 |  1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $949 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,215 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,654 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,529 | 1% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $999 | |
Columbian Park | $1,250 | |
Downtown Lafayette | $1,457 | |
Ellsworth Romig | $1,300 | |
Historic Jefferson | $1,000 | |
Lincoln | $899 | |
Monon | $922 | |
Perrin | $949 | |
St Lawrence Mcallister | $920 | |
Valley Center | $1,152 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,249 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,269 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$836
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,654
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Ellsworth Romig
Average rent
$1,300
Downtown Lafayette
Average rent
$1,457
Lincoln
Average rent
$899
Centennial
Average rent
$999
Columbian Park
Average rent
$1,250
Historic Jefferson
Average rent
$1,000
Monon
Average rent
$922
Perrin
Average rent
$949
St Lawrence Mcallister
Average rent
$920
Valley Center
Average rent
$1,152
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,269
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lafayette, IN, 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, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lafayette and Attica by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lafayette
40%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, IN is 30% lower than the median rent in Attica, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,690
118%$1,925
3%$1,225
5%$1,842
1%$2,099
$1,995
5%$1,850
7%$1,399
2%$950
3%$1,612
15%$1,222
4%$1,425
14%Cost of living in Lafayette, IN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 8% higher |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Lafayette, IN
5d+ ago
Ellsworth Romig apartment for rent in Lafayette
118 S 6th St #1, Lafayette, IN 47901
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Ellsworth Romig apartment for rent in Lafayette
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
3d ago
St. Mary's apartment for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
216 S 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
2 beds
1 bath
$829
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3515 Indianbrook Dr #NA, Lafayette, IN 47909
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3928 Pasadena Dr #NA, Lafayette, IN 47905
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Lafayette condo for rent in Lafayette
12 N 3rd St, Lafayette, IN 47901
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
2d ago
400 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
3555 Sirocco Way, Lafayette, IN 47909
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
475 South St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
117 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
220 S 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1 bed
1 bath
$840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
52 Owen St, Lafayette, IN 47905
1 bed
1 bath
$879
Apartment for rent
4d ago
923 923 - 925 North 8th Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
1 bed
1 bath
$899–$1,029
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
28 Ironwood Ct, Lafayette, IN 47905
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lafayette, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Lafayette rental market.
How much is rent in Lafayette?
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,177 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $773 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Lincoln ($899/mo), St Lawrence Mcallister ($920/mo), and Monon ($922/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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 $980 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. One-bedroom apartments make up 38% of available inventory, with two-bedroom units following closely at 34% of the market.
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).