Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Average rent in
Lafayette, LA

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,297. This is -34%, or $676, lower than the national average.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,297

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Total rentals

180

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, LA is $1,297. This is -34%, or $676, lower than the national average.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
55%
32%
3%
2%
$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 2% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,015. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA costs about $975 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,009. Houses for rent in Lafayette, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$927

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,150

25%

68%

3 bedroom

$1,735

20%

61%

4 bedroom

$1,990

4%

1%

Studio

$410

9%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$410

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$927

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

68%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

61%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

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$1,297
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,160
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

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Average rent in
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Abbeville

$1,160

increased by110%

Last year

Baton Rouge

$1,200

decreased by7%

Last year

Breaux Bridge

$1,415

increased by52%

Last year

Broussard

$1,395

increased by9%

Last year

Carencro

$1,600

increased by6%

Last year

Central

$1,002

increased by2%

Last year

Church Point

$1,805

increased by106%

Last year

Duson

$700

increased by3%

Last year

Maurice

$1,200

increased by9%

Last year

New Iberia

$780

decreased by9%

Last year

Rayne

$900

decreased by23%

Last year

Youngsville

$1,900

increased by25%

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

412 Vieux Orleans Cir #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lafayette

412 Vieux Orleans Cir #D, Lafayette, LA 70508

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 23

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Brookwood

300 Spruce Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

Apartment for rent

105 Country Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.3

Very good

105 Country Lane

105 Country Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

1603 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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House for rent

2401 Evangeline - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2401 Evangeline

2401 Nw Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70501

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

503 Pillette Road - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.8

Very good

503 Pillette Road

503 Pillette Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

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

815 Martin Luther King Junior Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

815 Martin Luther King Junior Drive

815 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent