Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lafayette, IN rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $29 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown trend in the market.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette sits 38.3% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 212 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lafayette run around $762/month, 1-bedrooms around $925/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,692/month while apartments sit at $1,085/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Highland Park rents rose 74.5% year over year to $1,395/month across 21 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 2.2%, showing a localized surge in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $745 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
212
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% 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 $1,085, whereas a house costs $1,692. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,231.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $762 | 6% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,620 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,529 | 10% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $900 | |
Columbian Park | $1,250 | |
Downtown Lafayette | $1,400 | |
Ellsworth Romig | $1,382 | |
Historic Jefferson | $1,200 | |
Lincoln | $899 | |
Monon | $1,075 | |
Perrin | $850 | |
St Lawrence Mcallister | $1,200 | |
Valley Center | $1,162 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,085 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,547 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,692 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,269 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,620
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
Ellsworth Romig
Average rent
$1,382
Lincoln
Average rent
$899
Downtown Lafayette
Average rent
$1,400
Centennial
Average rent
$900
Perrin
Average rent
$850
Monon
Average rent
$1,075
Columbian Park
Average rent
$1,250
Historic Jefferson
Average rent
$1,200
St Lawrence Mcallister
Average rent
$1,200
Valley Center
Average rent
$1,162
Apartments
Average rent
$1,085
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,692
Last 30 days
2%
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
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, IN is 14% lower than the median rent in Attica, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
54%$2,105
12%$1,250
8%$1,787
3%$2,133
8%$2,000
7%$1,750
3%$1,375
2%$929
8%$1,595
1%$1,062
11%$1,499
16%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
$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
5d+ ago
St. Mary's apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2007 Stillwell St, Lafayette, IN 47904
1–3 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3515 Indianbrook Dr #NA, Lafayette, IN 47909
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3928 Pasadena Dr #NA, Lafayette, IN 47905
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Lincoln apartment for rent in Lafayette
900 N 11th St #1, Lafayette, IN 47904
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
Highland Park house for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,559
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
19h ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5h ago
3555 Sirocco Way, Lafayette, IN 47909
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,475
Apartment for rent
16h ago
475 South St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$2,100
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
19h ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2688 Margesson Xing #NA, Lafayette, IN 47909
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
$1,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
814 N 10th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Downtown Lafayette apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
14h ago
52 Owen St, Lafayette, IN 47905
1 bed
1 bath
$879
Apartment for rent
1d ago
800 Brown St, Lafayette, IN 47901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,250
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 $1,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 1% 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 $745 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Perrin ($850/mo), Lincoln ($899/mo), and Centennial ($900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lafayette average around $980/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.
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).