Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lafayette, IN rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,179/month. Renters are paying $43 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a slight cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette is 38.3% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, providing a more accessible rental market with 196 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $766/month, 1-bedrooms for $947/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,300/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available in Lafayette's rental market.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 9th Street Hill neighborhood saw rents climb 72.8% year over year to $1,469/month, contrasting with the citywide modest decline. Hedgewood experienced a drop of 37.3% year over year to $1,000/month, showing divergent local trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,179/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,179 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $731 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
196
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, IN
Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,093, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $765 | 2% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $947 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 15% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $999 | |
Columbian Park | $1,226 | |
Downtown Lafayette | $1,575 | |
Ellsworth Romig | $1,122 | |
Historic Jefferson | $965 | |
Lincoln | $900 | |
Monon | $999 | |
Perrin | $1,050 | |
St Lawrence Mcallister | $1,174 | |
St Mary's | $912 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,093 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 2% | 36% | |
Houses | $1,675 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,269 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$765
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
15%
Downtown Lafayette
Average rent
$1,575
Ellsworth Romig
Average rent
$1,122
Lincoln
Average rent
$900
Centennial
Average rent
$999
Columbian Park
Average rent
$1,226
Perrin
Average rent
$1,050
Monon
Average rent
$999
Historic Jefferson
Average rent
$965
St Mary's
Average rent
$912
St Lawrence Mcallister
Average rent
$1,174
Apartments
Average rent
$1,093
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
Houses
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,269
Last 30 days
13%
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
38%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, IN is 8% lower than the median rent in Attica, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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46%$2,087
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10%$1,695
1%$1,380
$950
$1,740
2%$1,138
10%$1,408
8%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 | 3% lower |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 5% 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 Aug 19
5d+ ago
Ellsworth Romig apartment for rent in Lafayette
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
2d ago
705 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$618–$9,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
216 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Studio
1 bath
$9,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
315 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1 bed
1 bath
$9,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
320 Alabama St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1 bed
1 bath
$9,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3012 Butterfield Ct, Lafayette, IN 47909
2 beds
2 baths
$9,999
Apartment for rent
3d 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
8h ago
3555 Sirocco Way, Lafayette, IN 47909
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,650
Apartment for rent
16h ago
800 Brown St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
23h ago
915 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,299
Apartment for rent
14h ago
104 S 7th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
4d ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
16h ago
800 Brown St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,200
Apartment for rent
21h ago
911 Union St, Lafayette, IN 47904
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3600 Brampton Dr, Lafayette, IN 47905
1 bed
1 bath
$830
Price drop
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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 $1,179 per month as of August 29, 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 2% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $731 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Lincoln ($900/mo), St Mary's ($912/mo), and Historic Jefferson ($965/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?
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).