Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lafayette rent stands today
Lafayette, LA rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters today are paying $111 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.2% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette sits 28.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a market that is accessible for renters seeking value in Louisiana.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lafayette run at $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms at $995/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,275/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of options for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Lafayette rose by 116.3% year over year, a large divergence from the citywide 5.8% increase. This indicates strong demand or limited supply in this segment compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,375/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,375 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
296
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, LA
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, LA
Rent prices in Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $1,105, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,085.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 |  1% | 148% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,275 | 2% | 19% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lafayette, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,105 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $612 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
148%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lafayette, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$612
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lafayette, LA, 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, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lafayette and Abbeville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lafayette
29%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is equal to the median rent in Abbeville, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,374
45%$1,200
$980
5%$1,500
11%$1,125
34%$1,149
20%$975
$750
15%$1,400
20%$900
10%$1,150
51%$1,850
3%Cost of living in Lafayette, LA
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 | No difference |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 19% lower |
| Housing | 37% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Lafayette, LA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1331 Se Evangeline Trwy #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$595
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1002 Louisiana Ave #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
1405 W Pinhook Rd #204, Lafayette, LA 70503
Studio
0 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
1405 W Pinhook Rd #200, Lafayette, LA 70503
Studio
0 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
204 Student Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
406 E Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$832
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$897–$2,239
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2032 Se Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$810–$1,205
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$832
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$897–$2,239
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2032 Se Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$810–$1,205
Apartment for rent
2d ago
301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
1d ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$897–$2,239
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Condo for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
$950
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lafayette, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lafayette rental market.
How much is rent in Lafayette?
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,375 per month as of August 8, 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 6% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
January offers the lowest rents in Lafayette, running approximately 8% below July prices. Planning a January move could save you money compared to summer months when rents peak.
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).