Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 31, 2025

Average rent in
Lafayette, LA

Last updated on December 31, 2025

Last updated on December 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,300. This is -32%, or $607, lower than the national average.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

237

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,300. This is -32%, or $607, lower than the national average.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
61%
29%
2%
3%
$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 2% in the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,019. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,075. Houses for rent in Lafayette, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$990

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,099

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,695

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,995

7%

15%

Studio

$925

11%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 37% higher than the median rent in Abbeville, LA.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Explore rent trends in other markets

Abbeville

$950

increased by76%

Last year

Baton Rouge

$1,175

decreased by2%

Last year

Breaux Bridge

$1,335

decreased by15%

Last year

Broussard

$1,200

increased by20%

Last year

Carencro

$1,825

increased by13%

Last year

Central

$1,200

decreased by1%

Last year

Church Point

$1,175

decreased by3%

Last year

Duson

$700

increased by3%

Last year

Maurice

$1,139

decreased by17%

Last year

New Iberia

$825

increased by7%

Last year

Rayne

$1,400

increased by26%

Last year

Youngsville

$1,950

increased by27%

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

103 Mudd Avenue #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

103 Mudd Avenue - A

103 Mudd Avenue #A, Lafayette, LA 70501

2 beds

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 9

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Brookwood

300 Spruce Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

Apartment for rent

117 Rue Royale #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

117 Rue Royale #D, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 21

109 Rue Royale #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

109 Rue Royale #A, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

502 Loire - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

502 Loire

502 Loire Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$710

Apartment for rent

114 Rue Royale - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

114 Rue Royale

114 Rue Royale, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

100 Vieux Orleans Circle #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

100 Vieux Orleans Circle #C

100 Vieux Orleans Cir, Lafayette, LA 70508

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

207 Lacobie St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lafayette

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Dec 18