Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lafayette, LA

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,310. This is -31%, or $590, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,310

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

285

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,310. This is -31%, or $590, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
57%
29%
4%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

58%
42%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lafayette, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lafayette, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lafayette, LA is $1,079. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA costs about $1,025 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Lafayette, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,185

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,640

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

20%

Studio

$1,106

56%

87%

Studio

Average rent

$1,106

Last 30 days

56%

Last year

87%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,640

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lafayette, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Lafayette, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Abbeville, LA.

Lafayette

Median rent price$1,310
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,447
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 9% lower than the median rent in Abbeville, LA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Abbeville

$1,447

increased by80%

Last year

Baton Rouge

$1,150

decreased by2%

Last year

Breaux Bridge

$1,285

decreased by19%

Last year

Broussard

$1,200

increased by31%

Last year

Carencro

$1,529

decreased by7%

Last year

Central

$1,031

decreased by3%

Last year

Church Point

$1,147

increased by4%

Last year

Duson

$725

increased by22%

Last year

Maurice

$1,356

decreased by3%

Last year

New Iberia

$825

increased by4%

Last year

Rayne

$1,159

decreased by28%

Last year

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$1,925

increased by20%

Last year

Cost of living in
Lafayette, LA

The overall cost of living in Lafayette, LA is 13% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% higher

Groceries

3% lower

Health

19% lower

Housing

35% lower

Transportation

2% lower

Utilities

16% lower

Apartments for rent in Abbeville

Discover rentals in Lafayette, LA

611 Tulane Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lafayette

611 Tulane Ave #8, Lafayette, LA 70503

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Condo for rent

Available Jan 6

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Brookwood

300 Spruce Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

Apartment for rent

406 Scotsdale St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 11

602 Berlin St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

602 Berlin Street - D

602 Berlin St #D, Lafayette, LA 70506

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 30

502 Loire - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

502 Loire

502 Loire Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$710

Apartment for rent

Landfair Complex - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

Landfair Complex

815 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501

1–2 beds

1 bath

$715–$800

Apartment for rent

312 Sophie St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lafayette

House for rent

418 Vieux Orleans Cir #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 27