Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Average rent in
Lafayette, LA

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,200. This is -37%, or $720, lower than the national average.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

185

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,200. This is -37%, or $720, lower than the national average.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
59%
29%
2%
1%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased 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 $1,020. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA costs about $1,005 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,015. Houses for rent in Lafayette, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$992

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,100

15%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,691

12%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,022

3%

3%

Studio

$810

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$992

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,691

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,022

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 12% lower than the median rent in Abbeville, LA.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Abbeville

$1,362

increased by112%

Last year

Baton Rouge

$1,176

decreased by8%

Last year

Breaux Bridge

$1,150

increased by16%

Last year

Broussard

$1,200

increased by3%

Last year

Carencro

$1,550

increased by4%

Last year

Central

$1,150

increased by2%

Last year

Church Point

$825

decreased by3%

Last year

Duson

$725

increased by8%

Last year

Maurice

$1,325

decreased by40%

Last year

New Iberia

$790

decreased by4%

Last year

Rayne

$850

increased by38%

Last year

Youngsville

$1,925

increased by21%

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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

109 Cantal Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

109 Cantal Drive

109 Cantal Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

116 Rue Royale Circle - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

116 Rue Royale Circle

116 Rue Royale, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Brookwood

300 Spruce Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

Apartment for rent

202 Carmel Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lafayette

3 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

321 Bellot St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

2BR/1.0BA

321 Bellot St, Lafayette, LA 70501

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

302 Loire Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lafayette

French, Quadruplex - Lafayette, LA

302 Loire Ave #C, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

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

1603 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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