Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lafayette rent stands today
Lafayette, IN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Month over month, rent has cooled 4.2%, a recent pullback after modest changes over the past year.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette sits 39.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers 232 total rentals, mostly apartments.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lafayette run around $795/month, 1-bedrooms around $900/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,598/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. Apartments make up 81.3% of rentals, with houses renting higher at $1,672/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,150/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
232
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, IN
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 4% 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 $1,072, whereas a house costs $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 |  7% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 19% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 7% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,597 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 8% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $990 | |
Columbian Park | $1,299 | |
Downtown Lafayette | $1,575 | |
Ellsworth Romig | $1,295 | |
Historic Jefferson | $1,095 | |
Lincoln | $850 | |
Monon | $949 | |
Perrin | $999 | |
St Lawrence Mcallister | $999 | |
St Mary's | $1,072 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,072 | 13% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,529 | 4% | 9% | |
Houses | $1,672 | No Change | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
Centennial
Average rent
$990
Ellsworth Romig
Average rent
$1,295
Lincoln
Average rent
$850
Downtown Lafayette
Average rent
$1,575
Columbian Park
Average rent
$1,299
Perrin
Average rent
$999
Historic Jefferson
Average rent
$1,095
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,072
Monon
Average rent
$949
St Lawrence Mcallister
Average rent
$999
Apartments
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
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
39%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, IN is 22% lower than the median rent in Attica, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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77%$1,995
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6%$1,916
15%$2,120
3%$2,194
7%$1,680
6%$1,400
$971
4%$1,791
6%$1,095
16%$1,449
10%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% higher |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 14% lower |
| Housing | 5% lower |
| Transportation | 15% higher |
| Utilities | 9% 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
$535
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Ellsworth Romig apartment for rent in Lafayette
1 bed
1 bath
$595
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
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
414 N 11th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
1–2 beds
1 bath
$599–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Jefferson apartment for rent in Lafayette
722 N 11th St #B2, Lafayette, IN 47904
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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
Available Oct 10
1d ago
300 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$9,999
Apartment for rent
4d ago
18 S 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$725–$9,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
425 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
2 beds
1 bath
$9,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
817 Ferry St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1 bed
1 bath
$9,999
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
13h ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
32m ago
3555 Sirocco Way, Lafayette, IN 47909
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,650
Apartment for rent
11h ago
475 South St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,100
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
13h ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
915 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
814 N 10th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
923 923 - 925 North 8th Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
1 bed
1 bath
$949
Apartment for rent
1d ago
710 Veterans Memorial Pkwy W, Lafayette, IN 47909
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
911 Union St, Lafayette, IN 47904
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lafayette apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1 bath
$1,429
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 $1,150 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 4% 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 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Lincoln ($850/mo), Monon ($949/mo), and Centennial ($990/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
March offers the lowest rents in Lafayette, while December represents the least competitive rental period with reduced demand. August sees the highest rents with approximately 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).