Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
Valley Center, Lafayette, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Valley Center

$1,137/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Valley Center is $1,137 per month as of August 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $787 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Valley Center

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Valley Center rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Valley Center, Lafayette, IN

Average rent prices in Valley Center have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Valley Center, Lafayette, IN

Rent prices in Valley Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Valley Center is $995, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Valley Center run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$756

1%

-

1 bedroom

$999

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$1,575

6%

51%

3 bedroom

$1,890

4%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,300

23%

59%

Studio

Average rent

$756

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

51%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

59%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Valley Center, 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 Valley Center, Lafayette, IN compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Valley Center and Centennial by all bedroom counts and property types.

Valley Center

Median rent price$1,137
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Valley Center, Lafayette, IN is 23% higher than the median rent in Centennial, Lafayette, IN.

Discover rentals in Valley Center, Lafayette, IN

2-Bedroom Apartment Steps from Downtown Lafayette - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.1

Very good

2-Bedroom Apartment Steps from Downtown Lafayette

1429 South St, Lafayette, IN 47901

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1601 Grove Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1601 Grove Street

1601 Grove St, Lafayette, IN 47905

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

224 S 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Valley Center house for rent in Lafayette

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Valley Center, Lafayette, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Valley Center rental market.

How much is rent in Valley Center?

The average rent in Valley Center is $1,137 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Valley Center?

Average rent prices in Valley Center have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Valley Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Valley Center is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $787 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Valley Center?

To comfortably afford rent in Valley Center, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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