Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lafayette, LA rent rose 7.7% year over year to a current median of $1,400/month, though it slipped 3.4% month over month from its peak of $1,449/month in May 2026. Renters are paying $151 more per month on average than last year despite the recent pullback.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette rents are 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a moderately priced market with 269 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Lafayette run around $1,600/month, with 1-bedrooms at $995/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,002/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Lafayette climbed 130.2% year over year, a sharp contrast to the overall city increase of 7.7%. This segment's rapid rise reveals a distinct dynamic within Lafayette's rental market.
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 June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
269
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, LA
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 3% 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 $1,117, whereas a house costs $1,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,057 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  1% | 126% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,002 | 8% | 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 | $1,117 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,697 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $685 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
126%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,002
Last 30 days
8%
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
$1,117
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
9%
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
28%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 37% higher than the median rent in Abbeville, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,024
6%$1,250
4%$1,150
2%$1,800
33%$1,144
14%$1,150
11%$1,300
$722
8%$1,795
47%$875
5%$1,695
92%$1,850
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 | No difference |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 19% lower |
| Housing | 37% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Lafayette, LA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1331 Se Evangeline Trwy #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$595
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
205 Rue Royale #B, Lafayette, LA 70507
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
415 Moss St #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
417 Moss St #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 24
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
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
100 Stone Creek Cove, Lafayette, LA 70508
4 beds
5.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$882–$2,357
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
114 Wells St #NA, Lafayette, LA 70506
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
14h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$882–$2,357
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
201 Pomerol Pl #NA, Lafayette, LA 70503
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jun 18
11h ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$882–$2,357
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
114 Wells St #NA, Lafayette, LA 70506
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
18m ago
111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$1,740
Price drop
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 $1,400 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 3% 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 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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?
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).