Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lafayette rent stands today
Lafayette, LA rent rose 16.0% year over year to a current median of $1,450/month, matching the city's peak rent level. Renters are paying $317 more per month on average than last year, with a modest 0.6% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette, LA sits 25.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 268 total rentals, offering a modest inventory for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lafayette run around $1,157/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,030/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $1,740/month and $2,000/month respectively. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,450/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,450 per month as of May 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
268
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, LA
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,124, whereas a house costs $1,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,158.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,157 |  16% | 664% | |
1 bedroom | $1,030 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,740 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 3% |
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 | $1,124 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,697 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $685 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,157
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
664%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,740
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
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
$1,124
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$685
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
26%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 1% lower than the median rent in Abbeville, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,460
66%$1,245
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6%$1,625
42%$1,725
8%$1,150
12%$1,250
64%$1,537
97%$1,457
14%$800
2%$1,106
93%$1,897
4%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 | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 19% lower |
| Housing | 35% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Lafayette, LA
8h ago
100 Vieux Orleans Cir, Lafayette, LA 70508
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$760–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
610 Pillette Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
110 Country Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
412 Travis St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Studio
0 baths
$5,668
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
406 E Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
100 Stone Creek Cove, Lafayette, LA 70508
4 beds
5.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lafayette
302 Richland Ave #103C, Lafayette, LA 70508
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Condo for rent
Available May 3
2d ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$906–$2,282
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2032 Se Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$810–$1,105
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$906–$2,282
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
201 Pomerol Pl #NA, Lafayette, LA 70503
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Apr 16
1h ago
2032 Se Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$810–$1,105
Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
11h ago
1100 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,111–$2,079
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 $1,450 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
Lafayette's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).