Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,400/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,400 per month as of September 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
320
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, LA
Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,098, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,032 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,085.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,146 | 9% | 150% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change |  42% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 2% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $2,197 | 6% | 10% |
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 | $1,098 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,287 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $587 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,146
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
150%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
42%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
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
$1,098
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$587
Last 30 days
2%
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
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 56% higher than the median rent in Abbeville, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$899
20%$1,195
1%$1,222
8%$1,295
15%$1,872
1%$1,149
7%$1,200
$725
9%$1,700
2%$780
7%$1,095
52%$1,850
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 | 12% lower |
| Housing | 37% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Lafayette, LA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
1405 W Pinhook Rd #210C, Lafayette, LA 70503
Studio
0 baths
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1331 Se Evangeline Trwy #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$595
House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
103 Mudd Ave #B, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
202 Belgium St #A, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
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
7h ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$950
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$977–$2,070
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$950
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$977–$2,070
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lafayette
106 Mary Ann Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
$1,800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$977–$2,070
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House 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 $1,400 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $56,000/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).