Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 31, 2026

Average rent in
Lafayette, LA

Last updated on March 31, 2026

Last updated on March 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $559, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

271

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $559, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
56%
30%
4%
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 3% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,105. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA costs about $1,014 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,120. Houses for rent in Lafayette, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,635.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$992

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,223

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,635

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,945

1%

3%

Studio

$1,200

3%

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$992

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,223

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,635

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,437
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 6% 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

$1,437

increased by65%

Last year

Baton Rouge

$1,140

decreased by4%

Last year

Breaux Bridge

$1,284

increased by11%

Last year

Broussard

$1,400

increased by138%

Last year

Carencro

$1,500

decreased by9%

Last year

Central

$1,015

decreased by3%

Last year

Church Point

$925

increased by27%

Last year

Duson

$737

increased by19%

Last year

Maurice

$1,612

increased by8%

Last year

New Iberia

$790

increased by7%

Last year

Rayne

$825

increased by11%

Last year

Youngsville

$1,900

increased by13%

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

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Brookwood

300 Spruce Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

Apartment for rent

303 Vieux Orleans - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

8

Very good

303 Vieux Orleans

303 Vieux Orleans Cir, Lafayette, LA 70508

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

108 Cantal Dr Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

108 Cantal Dr Apt B #Apt B, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

108 Cantal Drive - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

108 Cantal Drive

108 Cantal Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment 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

204 Cantal Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

15m ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

204 Cantal Dr #C, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1.5 baths

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 31

106 Vaucluse - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.3

Very good

106 Vaucluse

106 Vaucluse Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

324 General Mouton Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

16h ago

8.6

Very good

324 General Mouton Avenue

324 General Mouton Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent